Twins vs. Blue Jays AL Wild Card Game 1 Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 3

The AL Wild Card Series begins on Tuesday when the Minnesota Twins play host to the Toronto Blue Jays. Action begins at 4:38 PM ET at Target Field, and can be watched on ESPN. The Twins are -122 moneyline favorites in this matchup with the Blue Jays (+102). Toronto (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The over/under is 7.5 runs for this contest.

The Twins will start Pablo Lopez (11-8) against the Blue Jays and Kevin Gausman (12-9).

Here is everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Twins-Blue Jays game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks.

Twins vs. Blue Jays Game Information & Odds

• When: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 4:38 PM ET
• Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN

Twins vs. Blue Jays Prediction

• Score Prediction: Twins 5, Blue Jays 4
• Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Twins 53%, Blue Jays 47%

Twins vs. Blue Jays Betting Insights

• The Twins have been favorites in 112 games this season and won 67 (59.8%) of those contests.
• Minnesota is 60-39 this season when entering a game favored by -122 or more on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 55% chance of a victory for the Twins.
• The Blue Jays have been underdogs in 42 games this season and have come away with the win 23 times (54.8%) in those contests.
• Toronto has a mark of 11-10 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by +102 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Blue Jays have a 49.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Twins Recent Betting Performance

• The Twins went 6-3 over the nine games they were a moneyline favorite in their last 10 matchups.
• Over their last 10 matchups (all had set totals), the Twins combined with their opponents to go over the run total six times.
• The Twins have put together a 6-4-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Twins Recent Stats

Twins Player Insights

• Max Kepler is the Twins best power option, launching 24 homers this season in addition to delivering 66 RBI, both team highs.
• Kepler has collected a hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .467 with a double, a home run, three walks and four RBI.
• Willi Castro has 18 doubles, five triples, nine home runs and 34 walks while batting .257.
• Castro has five straight games with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is hitting .375 with six walks.
• Edouard Julien is batting .260 with 16 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 64 walks.
• Julien will look to build on his two-game hitting in this game. In his last five games he is batting .300 with a double, two home runs, four walks and five RBI.
• Jorge Polanco is batting .255 with 18 doubles, 14 home runs and 36 walks.

Twins Team Props

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Blue Jays Recent Betting Performance

• The Blue Jays have played as underdogs in five of their past 10 games and won two of those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Blue Jays and their opponents have combined to hit the over seven times.
• The Blue Jays have won five of their last 10 games against the spread.

Blue Jays Recent Stats

Blue Jays Player Insights

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has posted a team-high 26 home runs and has driven in 94 runs.
• Among all batters in the big leagues, Guerrero is 38th in homers and 35th in RBI.
• George Springer has 25 doubles, a triple, 21 home runs and 60 walks while batting .256.
• Among all major league hitters, Springer ranks 80th in homers and 81st in RBI.
• Bo Bichette has put up a team-best batting average of .305.
• Whit Merrifield is batting .272 with 27 doubles, 11 home runs and 36 walks.

Blue Jays Team Props