Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins Pick & Prediction

The Minnesota Twins (4-8) and Kansas City Royals (6-6) will battle in the finale of their four-game series on Thursday, April 10 at 2:10 PM ET at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are slight favorites according to MyBookie with moneyline odds at -125.

Minnesota Twins Betting Preview

The Twins were able to snap their three-game Lodi streak with the recent win in Game 3 over the Royals. Prior to that, they had lost the first two of the series and their Game 3 battle against the Houston Astros.

This was appealing to see the Twins shut out the Royals with a 4-0 beating. Joe Ryan was excellent on the mound with just two hits allowed in the seven innings he pitched.

Minnesota is putting up a .201 batting average and allowing their opponents to average .260 at the plate. This margin shows they typically allow their opponents to do better at the plate, which does not bode well for them long term.

The Twins are at a disadvantage with their on base percentage at .267 and slugging percentage at .314, which are both lower than what the Royals are producing. Their ERA is also not appealing at 4.50. Bailey Ober (0-1) will be on the mound, with an ERA at 12.15 and a WHIP at 2.40 through 6.2 innings pitched.

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Royals have been appealing in this series, up until this recent performance. This loss snapped their three-game winning streak and they are now 3-2 over their last five.

On paper the Royals have shown to be a better team offensively. However, they could not make it work this time against one of the better pitchers for the Twins. They might be able to catch a break against Ober on the mound for the Twins.

Kansas City has been producing .242 at the plate and allowing their opponents to get .232 in return. This shows they at least do a good job at the plate and have the potential to hold opponents low.

The Royals have had a slight advantage in this series as they post a .309 on base percentage and a .369 slugging percentage. Their ERA is at 3.25, which is appealing compared to the Twins. Michael Wacha (0-2) gets the start on the mound and has an ERA at 4.66 and a WHIP at 1.55.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The best Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals betting odds can be found through MyBookie, showing the Royals as slight favorites. The Royals have been strong in this series and market predictions suggest they have a 54.2 percent chance to win this one.

The Royals are slightly appealing given the starting pitcher comparison for this matchup and their recent trends on offense showing they are better on paper. Look for the Royals to close out the series with another good win.

Final Pick: Kansas City Royals -125