Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota Twins 6/20/24 MLB Betting Picks

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota Twins 6/20/24 – The Tampa Bay Rays (34-38) are set to face off against the Minnesota Twins (40-32) in an intriguing mid-season matchup that showcases two teams looking to solidify their standings as we move deeper into the MLB season. This game, scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Target Field, promises to be an engaging affair for fans and bettors alike, with both teams showing inconsistent form of late. For those seeking baseball latest free picks, this game provides a mix of unpredictability and potential strategic betting opportunities.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota Twins 6/20/24

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota Twins 6/20/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Rays	+1.5 -147	O 7.5 -127	+102
Twins	-1.5 +119	U 7.5 -101	-120

A little post-delay drive from J. Lowe gets things going again! pic.twitter.com/DrmkHRwVU2

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) June 19, 2024

Betting odds have not yet been decided for this matchup due to its unpredictable nature given both teams’ recent form. Bettors should keep tabs on any updates as game day approaches; especially given Minnesota’s unbeaten streak and Tampa’s even performance on the road.

Zack Littell (2-5, 4.24 ERA) vs. Simeon Woods Richardson (2-1, 3.29 ERA)

Zack Littell‘s season for the Tampa Bay Rays has been both resilient and vulnerable on the mound, showing both resilience and vulnerability with regards to his 4.24 ERA through over 76 innings pitched. While Littell is capable of striking out batters (71 Ks in all) at times, his propensity to allow hits (92) and homer runs (10), as well as his 1.38 WHIP may indicate frequent baserunners which could be potentially exploited by Twins strong lineup. Littell will play an instrumental role for keeping them stable early; Littell will play an essential part in keeping Twin hitters at bay.

Simeon Woods Richardson of the Minnesota Twins has shown encouraging signs of becoming an effective starting pitcher, boasting an impressive record and 3.29 ERA through 54 innings pitched compared to Littell (2-1 with 48 hits allowed and 1.15 WHIP), not to mention limited walks and homer runs (6 total allowed). Richardson may not strike out quite as often but his ability to limit walks/home runs gives him an edge for maintaining lower scoring innings which could prove key against an inconsistent Rays lineup; should Richardson use his strengths well against them Richardson could lead his Twins side to victory!

Tampa Bay Rays: Digging into the Numbers

The Rays have struggled mightily this season, their stats reflecting that. A team batting average of .232 with 57 homers indicates their struggles at bat while on-base percentage is hovering near 307 (combined). Their pitching staff, with an ERA of 4.43 and WHIP of 1.28 has proven at times effective enough for competitive matches against rival teams.

Minnesota Twins: Analyzing the Winning Formula

The Twins have outshone the Rays in most offensive categories, posting an impressive team batting average of .243 and boasting an incredible slugging percentage of .413, thanks to 83 homers. Their pitchers also fared relatively better, boasting an ERA of 4.22 with an impressively low WHIP (1.21), contributing greatly to recent victories for Minnesota.

Trends

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

Rays are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Tampa Bay Rays are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Rays are 15-15 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Rays’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 22 of Rays’ 42 last games at home

Minnesota Twins Betting Trends

Twins are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Minnesota Twins are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Twins are 16-20 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Twins’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 15 of Twins’ 36 last games at home