Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Prediction: Twins may not win, but they are sure to show their best at the bat

Seattle lost to Boston at home, and now they will try to break the resistance of Minnesota. Let's pick a few bets on the first matchup between the Mariners and Twins.

Seattle have yet to find stability

Scott Servais' team is potentially capable of fighting for a playoff spot, of course. For now, however, the Mariners are so unstable that they can't even catch up with the Los Angeles Angels, who have recently lost 14 straight games, in their division standings. Seattle is 27-33, just fourth in the American League West Division standings and 11th in the all-conference standings.

The Mariners had their previous series on the home field against Boston and lost two of three games to the Red Sox, 3-4, 7-6, 0-2. In total, the Mariners have lost 6 of 7 games this season to Boston.

Seattle's starting pitcher for the first game of the series against Minnesota is Chris Flexen, who is 2-7 and has a 4.35 ERA in 11 games this season.

Minnesota rested before the road trip to Seattle

However, the Twins got off to resting right on the field, losing the final game of the series to Tampa Bay by a score of 0-6. They had a right, as Minnesota had beaten the Rays two games before that – 9-4 and 6-5. The Twins continue to lead the American League Central Division standings. With a 35-27 balance. Cleveland, however, who is in second place, has six games left and the same number of losses as the Twins, 29-27.

Starting on the pitcher's mound for Minnesota in the upcoming game will be Chris Archer, 1-2, and a 3.65 ERA in 11 starts.

Head-to-head encounters

The score in the season series is tied at 2-2.

Expert Betting Tips

The Twins have picked up steam in recent games, proving themselves offensively time after time. Rocco Baldelli's team beat Tampa Bay, and Toronto and picked up one win in three games against the American League leader New York Yankees. However, we shouldn't count on Minnesota winning the first game in Seattle – after all, the Twins will take the field right after a long flight. They can't hurt their best offense, though, especially with Flexen pitching on the opposite mound.

Prediction: Total Over.

Betting options:

• Total Over (8.5) for 1.88;
• Minnesota ITO (4) for 1.832;
• 1st Inning Runs TO (1.5) for 3.25.

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