Free MLB Picks Today: Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins 5/30/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins 5/30/23
Tue 30th May 2023

Joe Ryan, one of this season’s toughest pitchers, leads the Minnesota Twins (28-26) into Minute Maid Park on Tuesday as they face off against the Houston Astros (31-22).

The Twins took Monday’s series opener 7-5 in 10 innings, their third head-to-head victory in four games this season. Jhoan Duran got the win with two scoreless innings out of the bullpen.

Alex Kirilloff was 2 for 2 with three walks and one run in the win. Ryan Jeffers went 3 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs. Jose Altuve went 1 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs for the Astros.

ON THE MOUND

Ryan (7-1, 2.21 ERA) is slated to start for Minnesota. The righty is tied for second in the AL in wins and fourth in ERA. Ryan allowed one run over five innings in his last start, a 7-1 road win over the Giants on Wednesday. He got the win, scattering six hits while striking out four and walking two.

Ryan has made one previous start against the Astros this season, a 9-6 home victory on April 8. He surrendered four runs on three hits over six innings, striking out 10 and walking one.

For Houston, righty Brandon Bielak (1-2, 3.55 ERA) will toe the rubber. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Twins. In his last start on Wednesday, Bielak took the loss on the road against the Brewers. He threw 6.2 innings and gave up four runs on five hits, striking out three and walking one in the 4-0 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Minnesota has averaged 4.8 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.6. Against righties like Bielak this season, the Twins have a .733 OPS. Joey Gallo is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .940 OPS in 98 at-bats.

Houston is averaging 5.2 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 4.5 for the season. The ‘Stros have a .700 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .995 OPS over 100 at-bats, Yordan Alvarez has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Minnesota is 12-14 away from home in 2023, scoring 4.3 runs per game while allowing 3.7 runs. Houston has gone 14-12 at home this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game while surrendering 3.8. In the last 10 games between the teams at Minute Maid Park, Houston is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 5.3-3.7.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Twins lead the AL Central by one games over the Tigers. The Astros are second in the AL West, two games behind the Rangers.

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

Minnesota Twins (-125)

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