- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: Tuesday, June 25
- Who: Minnesota Twins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Tip-Off: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Chase Field (Phoenix, AZ)
The Minnesota Twins continue their road trip out west, moving from Oakland to the desert to face the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Minnesota Twins
Despite the Diamondbacks’ sub-.500 record after a mixed road trip, they’ve shown strength at Chase Field, winning six of their last nine games there.
Surprisingly, they’re just 1 1/2 games behind the third NL Wild Card spot.
It would be a shame if this man wasn’t an All-Star!
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— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) June 20, 2024
Notably, the Twins are currently in a pivotal position, holding the second AL Wild Card spot, which adds a layer of significance to the upcoming game.
Looking ahead to Tuesday’s matchup, the Twins are favored with a -130 moneyline and an over/under of 8.5 runs.
Arizona Diamondbacks
This game follows a roller-coaster stretch for the Twins, who have shown resilience and bounced back from losses against Oakland with solid pitching performances.
Joe Ryan, boasting a career-best 3.13 ERA this season, aims to continue his strong form despite recent struggles in road series openers.
Game 79.
⌚️ 6:40pm
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The Diamondbacks have consistently shown resilience in series openers, a trait that could give them an edge in this matchup. With Brandon Pfaadt on the mound, they are looking to capitalize on their home advantage.
Pfaadt, transitioning from a road loss, has performed well in recent home starts and looks to bounce back after a challenging outing against Washington.
Twins-Diamondbacks Best Bet
Arizona’s improved performance in series openers contrasts with their early-season struggles, making them a competitive choice against the Twins, especially given Minnesota’s recent nighttime road game woes.
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— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 25, 2024
Despite the Twins’ statistical advantages, I’m leaning towards the Diamondbacks in this matchup, confident in their recent series opener success and Pfaadt’s potential to deliver at home.
I’ll take the Diamondbacks on the moneyline in this one.
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