Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins 5/22/2018 Free MLB Picks and Predictions

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Target Field

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Probable Pitchers: Matthew Boyd vs. Lance Lynn

The Detroit Tigers visit Target Field on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 to play the Minnesota Twins. The probable starters are Matthew Boyd for the Tigers and Lance Lynn for the Twins.

The opening line for this matchup has Detroit at +153 and Minnesota at -163. The Tigers have a 21-24-1 over/under record and a 26-20-0 run line mark. The Twins are 24-18-0 against the run line and have a 22-19-1 over/under record.

Valuable Detroit Tigers Betting Trends

The Detroit Tigers are 21-24-1 against the over/under

The Detroit Tigers are 26-20-0 against the run line

Important Minnesota Twins Betting Trends

The Minnesota Twins are 22-19-1 against the over/under

The Minnesota Twins are 24-18-0 against the run line

Key Detroit Tigers Injuries

05/14/18 3B Jeimer Candelario Wrist 10-day DL (05/14)
05/08/18 P Alex Wilson Foot 10-day DL (05/08)
05/08/18 P Jordan Zimmermann Shoulder 10-day DL (05/08)
05/04/18 1B Miguel Cabrera Hamstring 10-day DL (05/04)
04/30/18 P Daniel Norris Groin 60-day DL (04/30)

Key Minnesota Twins Injuries

05/19/18 1B Joe Mauer Neck 10-day DL (05/19)
05/06/18 P Ervin Santana Finger 60-day DL (03/29)
05/05/18 C Jason Castro Knee 10-day DL (05/05); is out for season
05/01/18 3B Miguel Sano Hamstring 10-day DL (04/28)
03/28/18 SS Jorge Polanco Suspension 80-game suspension (eligible to return 06/30 vs Chicago Cubs)
03/26/18 P Michael Pineda Elbow 60-day DL (03/26)
03/26/18 P Trevor May Elbow 60-day DL (03/26)

Useful Pitching Statistics

The Tigers have a 20-26 overall record this season. Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd has a 2-3 record with an earned run average of 3.19 and a WHIP of 1.06 this season. He has 41 strikeouts over his 48 innings pitched and he's given up 38 hits. He's allowed 7.1 hits per 9 innings and he has a FIP of 3.24. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.55 and they have given up 167 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .260 against the bullpen and they've struck out 149 hitters and walked 75 batters. As a team, Detroit allows 8.6 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.6 batters per nine innings. They are 19th in the league in team earned run average at 4.32. The Tigers pitchers collectively have given up 393 base hits and 197 earned runs. They have allowed 52 home runs this season, ranking them 13th in the league. Detroit as a pitching staff has walked 155 batters and struck out 346. They have walked 3.4 men per 9 innings while striking out 7.6 per 9. They have a team WHIP of 1.34 and their FIP as a unit is 4.38.

Hitting Statistics

As a team Detroit is hitting .256, good for 9th in the league. The Tigers hold a .410 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .313, which is good for 21st in baseball. They rank 6th in MLB with 9.0 hits per game. Jose Iglesias is hitting .248 with an on-base percentage of .296. He has 39 hits this season in 157 at bats with 16 runs batted in. He has a slugging percentage of .363 and an OPS+ of 77. Nicholas Castellanos is hitting .312 this year and he has an on-base percentage of .364. He has totaled 53 hits and he has driven in 24 men in 170 at bats. His OPS+ is 127 while his slugging percentage is at .482. The Tigers have 413 hits, including 104 doubles and 40 home runs. Detroit has walked 121 times so far this season and they have struck out 356 times as a unit. They have left 323 men on base and have a team OPS of .723. They score 4.33 runs per contest and have scored a total of 199 runs this year.

Useful Pitching Statistics

Minnesota has a 19-23 overall mark this year. With an earned run average of 7.47, Lance Lynn has a 1-4 record and a 2.04 WHIP. He has 41 strikeouts over the 37.1 innings he's pitched. He also has given up 47 hits. He's allowing 11.3 hits per nine innings and his FIP stands at 5.36. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.72 and they have given up 166 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .263 against the Twins bullpen. Their relievers have struck out 164 batters and walked 64 opposing hitters. As a team, Minnesota allows 8.6 hits per nine innings while striking out 9.2 batters per nine innings. They are 23rd in the league in team earned run average at 4.46. The Twins pitchers as a team have surrendered 363 base knocks and 189 earned runs this season. They have given up 56 home runs this year, which ranks 10th in Major League Baseball. Minnesota as a staff has walked 167 hitters and struck out 392 batters. They give up a walk 3.9 times per 9 innings while they strike out 9.2 per 9. Their team WHIP is 1.39 while their FIP as a staff is 4.45.

Hitting Statistics

As a team, they are batting .242, good for 16th in the league. The Twins hold a .402 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .315, which is good for 18th in baseball. They rank 15th in MLB with 8.4 hits per contest. Eddie Rosario comes into this matchup batting .293 with an OBP of .318. He has 48 hits this year along with 27 RBI in 164 AB's. He maintains a slugging percentage of .543 with an OPS+ of 132. Max Kepler is hitting .250 this season and he has an OBP of .337. He has collected 37 hits in 148 at bats while driving in 19 runs. He has an OPS+ of 119 and a slugging percentage of .466. The Twins as a unit have 351 base hits, including 89 doubles and 46 homers. Minnesota has walked 153 times this year and they have struck out on 373 occasions. They have had 299 men left on base and have an OPS of .717. They have scored 4.21 runs per game and totaled 177 runs this season.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Twins MLB game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers +153

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