Twins vs. Rangers Picks & Best Bets 18th Aug 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Texas Rangers will face the Minnesota Twins in MLB action on Sunday at Globe Life Field, beginning at 2:35 p.m. ET.

We've performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday's MLB matchup using innovative AI technology to identify the best Twins vs. Rangers bets, player props and predictions.

Using these simulations, we predict that this matchup could go down to the wire, with both the Twins and Rangers given a 50% likelihood of winning.

To get the maximum value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.

Our Twins vs. Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Twins vs. Rangers picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to create MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

Twins vs. Rangers Game Information

• Game Date: Sunday, August 18th, 2024
• Game Time: 2:35 p.m. ET
• Location: Globe Life Field
• Run Line: Twins -1.5 / Rangers +1.5
• Moneyline: Twins +100 / Rangers -108
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 7.5 Runs (-115/+100)

Twins -1.5 @ +170 via BetMGM

• According to our simulations, the Twins have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the Twins have a probability of 37%.
• BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at +170.

Total Runs Over 7.5 @ -115 via DraftKings Sportsbook

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -115.
• Our analysis indicates a 54% chance that the total will go over 7.5 runs, providing an edge of 0.4%.

Twins vs. Rangers Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Minnesota Twins at +100 via BetMGM, whilst the Texas Rangers are available at -108 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

According to the model, the Twins are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 50% chance of coming out on top.

With both teams projected to have a 50% chance of winning, it's the moneyline odds for the Twins that present the best value. BetMGM's +100 odds, providing an edge of 0%, make this our recommended moneyline bet.

Our Player Prop Picks for Twins vs. Rangers

Here are the best MLB player props for Sunday's Twins vs. Rangers matchup.

Minnesota Twins Prediction - Edouard Julien To Get a Hit (+115)

• Our top prop bet for the Twins is on Edouard Julien to get a hit.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 55.2%, providing an edge of 8.7% the +115 odds offered by BetMGM.

Texas Rangers Prediction - Tyler Mahle Over 2.5 Earned Runs (+125)

• Our best prop bet for the Rangers is on Tyler Mahle to have over 2.5 earned runs.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 53.1%, giving us an edge of 8.7% on the +125 odds available at BetMGM.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Twins vs. Rangers Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Twins vs. Rangers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.

Willi Castro to Record an RBI

Willi Castro has recorded at least one RBI in 6 of his last 16 games (38% success rate). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +235 (30% implied probability), available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Edouard Julien of the Twins to get a hit as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Twins -1.5 to cover.

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