Orioles vs Twins Prediction and Betting Odds May 2
Orioles vs Twins Betting Preview and Odds
Minnesota takes a three game AL Central lead into Baltimore for their 4-game set with the 8-14 Orioles. WagerTalk MLB handicapper Andy Lang offers his Baltimore Orioles vs Minnesota Twins betting preview for Monday, May 2, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05pm ET / 4:05pm PT.
Stay on top of the latest MLB news and betting notes from Vegas!
| Monday, May 2 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Baltimore Orioles +135 vs Minnesota Twins -145 |
| Runline: | Orioles +1.5 (-135) / Twins -1.5 (+115) |
| Total: | 7.5 Runs (Over -110 / Under -110) |
| Game Time: | 7:05pm ET / 4:05pm PT |
| Where: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD |
| Weather: | 70 Degrees / Clear |
Orioles vs Twins Analysis
The Minnesota Twins begin a four game series with the Orioles at the beautiful Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Twins improved to 13-9 after taking two of three from the Rays in Tampa Bay.
The Orioles took two of three at home against the Boston Red Sox, upping their record to 8-14 on the season. Tyler Wells get the nod for the O’s, while newly acquired Chris Paddack toes the rubber for Minnesota. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM EST.
O’s Take Advantage of Struggling Sox
The Baltimore Orioles turned a few heads this weekend, taking two of three from a Red Sox team that can’t seem to win a series. Starter Jordan Lyles picked up the victory while tossing six innings while allowing only one earned run on seven hits and three walks while striking out six.
Rougned Odor went 2 for 5 with a homerun, making him the offensive standout. Baltimore has not been great on offense to start the season as they rank 26th with a .621 OPS and 23rd with a .219 batting average.
Starting pitcher Tyler Wells will be looking for his first win of the season. In four starts Wells is 0-2 with a 5.54 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. Wells faced the New York Yankees last time out and threw five innings while allowing two runs on three hits and no walks.
Twins Top Team In The Central
The Minnesota Twins have impressed so far this season, their 13-9 record has earned them first place in the American League Central.
They proved that they have what it takes to compete with a quality opponent as they took two of three games from the Tampa Bay Rays while outscoring them 19-10 in the process. The young right-hander Josh Winder hurled six shutout innings while striking out seven and allowing only two hits and a walk.
Byron Buxton blasted his 7th homerun, going 2 for 5 with two runs scored. The Twins have relied on strong pitching but their bats have heated up as well and they now rank 15th overall in OPS.
Newly acquired starter Chris Paddack will also be looking to get his first win of the season. He is currently 0-2 with a 3.68 ERA and 1.16 WHIP.
Orioles vs Twins Prediction
The money line is set at -150 for the Minnesota Twins and +130 for the Baltimore Orioles with a total of 7.5. The Orioles pitching has been outstanding at home so far this season, they have the lowest home ERA in the majors with a miniscule 2.14.
Baltimore is also the best under team in baseball thus far with a 15-6-1 record, cashing the under 71% of the time. The Twins also lean towards unders with a 12-9-1 record. The under is also 6-1 in the Orioles last 7 games at home against right-handed pitching.
They moved the left field wall back 30 feet at Camden Yards and unders have been the story of this young MLB campaign.
Prediction: Under 7.5 Total Runs Scored
Interested in placing a bet on Monday’s Orioles vs Twins American League clash? Caesars Sports is offering up to a $1,500 match bet for first-time deposits in New Jersey, West Virginia, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Virginia, Tennessee, Arizona, New York and Louisiana.
First Pitch | MLB Betting Preview for May 2
Join Drew Martin and a rotating panel of guests for First Pitch as we break down the daily baseball slate from a betting perspective. The Marlins and Diamondbacks play an intriguing game tonight as two of the best early season pitchers go at it in Pablo Lopez (0.39 ERA) and Zac Gallen (0.60 ERA). Who gets the edge? Join WagerTalk’s team of MLB betting experts every weekday at 1:45pm ET / 10:45am PT for First Pitch as we discuss the baseball betting slate.
WagerTalk Live Odds Screen
WagerTalk’s Live Odds Screen features up-to-the-minute lines from a variety of offshore and domestic sports books. Track the MLB moneylines, run lines and betting percentages for all of Monday’s baseball games, including this Orioles vs Twins showdown, from your desktop or phone.
**************************************************
Meet the Author
Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.
Looking for more free sports picks and sports betting tips?
- Latest Betting Odds and Public Action: Vegas lines updated in real time, including who the public is betting on.
- Last Minute Handicapping Advice: Check out our extensive library of handicapping tips and advice from professional Vegas handicappers (we also recommend taking the time to look over our sports betting tips video library)
- Want an expert opinion? Check out the latest Free Sports Picks and Best Bets from our team of expert sports handicappers.
Make sure to bookmark all the above!
