Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners: Mariners to beat Twins again

The home series against Seattle has not gone well for Minnesota so far. The Mariners have taken both of their starters. Will the Twins be able to win the third game? Let's pick a few options to bet on at once.

Minnesota got unlucky with the schedule

It's unlikely the Twins would want to start the season with a series against Seattle, even at home. The Mariners beat Minnesota four out of six games last season, and at the start of the new championship they confirm their status as perhaps the most uncomfortable opponent for the Twins.

In the first two games of the series with Seattle, Minnesota's offense failed to produce. One of the strongest-named lineups in the league scored a combined four runs in two games. There can't be much of a complaint about the Twins' pitching rotation. Bailey Ober will try to maintain his partners' level. The 26-year-old pitcher is entering his second season in the MLB, and he finished last season 3-3 in 20 starts with an ERA of 4.19.

Seattle to make the playoffs

The Mariners haven't made the playoffs since 2002. It was close last season, as the team finished the regular season 90-72 and in second place in their division, behind only Houston. But the Oregon team was prevented from reaching the wild card by teams from the American League's Eastern Quintet – Boston, the Yankees and Tampa Bay.

The start of the new season is nothing short of encouraging for Mariners fans. 2-0 on the road against Minnesota is indeed a great start. The 30-year-old Marco Gonzalez, with a 3.96 ERA and 10-6 in 25 starts last season, is set to pitch for Seattle in game three.

Head-to-head encounters

The score in the 2022 season series is 2-0 in favor of Seattle.

The series in the 2021 championship ended 4-2 in favor of the Mariners as well.

Expert Betting Tips

The impression is that Minnesota just doesn't believe in success anymore. The Twins finished the previous championship with a noticeably negative balance, which, perhaps, is still affecting the state of the team. Seattle, on the other hand, starts off the new championship as a squad that is burning with a desire to make further progress. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Mariners pick up game three of the series, either. The matchup on the hill also leans toward betting on the Mariners, with the experienced Gonzalez against league newcomer Ober.

Prediction: another win for Seattle.

Betting options

• H2 (+1) for 1.84;
• W2 for 2.20;
• W2+TO (7.5) for 3.00.

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