Twins vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 14 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 13, 2024, 11:41PM | Published: Aug 13, 2024, 5:29AMThe Minnesota Twins will take on the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Target Field on Wednesday, commencing at 9:40am AEST.
Zebby Matthews (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start on the mound for the Twins, while the Royals are going with Seth Lugo (13-6, 2.72 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Twins vs Royals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Minnesota vs Kansas City MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Twins a 53% chance of beating the Royals at Target Field.
Twins vs Royals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Target Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Twins $1.75, Royals $2.05
- Line: Twins +1.5 ($1.47), Royals -1.5 ($2.65)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Twins at $1.75 and the Royals at $2.05.
The Twins are 1.5-run underdogs against the Royals, with odds of $1.47 available at TAB.
For the favourite Royals (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.65.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Twins (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Twins vs Royals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.05 with TAB (0.5% edge)
- Line: Royals -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB (9.1% edge) 🔥
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (51% probability)
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Stats Insider's Twins vs Royals betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Twins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Although the Twins are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Royals -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Twins vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs Kansas City game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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Twins vs Royals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Twins and Royals at Target Field is scheduled to begin at 9:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Target Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Our Minnesota vs Kansas City predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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