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MLB: Twins vs Yankees Odds, and Picks (Apr 13)

  • Keith McCarthy
  • Apr 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • The Twins defeated the White Sox, 3-1, on Wednesday.
  • New York came from behind to take down the Guardians.
  • The Yankees are 1136-771 in their all-time history against Minnesota.

Minnesota (8-4) and New York (8-4) face off in a high-flying AL matchup. Both teams have had very strong starts to their seasons, and are seeking to continue their climb here. The winner will go to 9-4.

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How to Watch

  • Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
  • When: Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7:05 p.m ET
  • How to Watch: YES

Odds

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Yankees

Game Preview

Minnesota took down the White Sox 3-1 in the final game of their series, winning their 2nd straight series, and improving to 8-4 on the year. The Twins now sit in 1st place in the AL Central division, with a 1.5 game lead separating them from 2nd place. They’re currently the only team in that division with a positive run differential. Minnesota ranks 2nd in the MLB in runs allowed, having finally built a dangerous pitching staff.

The Yankees came back from an early 3-0 deficit against the Guardians, eventually winning the game 4-3. They’ve gone 2-1 in all four series’ so far this season. If they completed the season winning 2 out of every 3 games, they would finish 108-54. New York returns home for this series against the Twins, a team they do historically well against, with a chance to pick up another series win and keep the pressure on the Rays.


Prediction

With both teams sitting at 8-4, this game could definitely go either way, That being said, the Yankees have a few notable advantages here. In addition to doing very well against the Twins each season, New York will have the home-field advantage in this game. Neither starting pitcher is weak, but the Yankees will have capable rookie Jhony Brito (0.90 ERA) on the mound. I expect him to maintain his success with a win.

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