Free MLB Picks Today: Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins 6/10/23

The Minnesota Twins (32-32) are on the road to face the Toronto Blue Jays (36-29) at Rogers Centre on Saturday. The Twins took Friday’s series opener 3-2 in 10 innings, their second head-to-head victory in four games this season.

Reliever Jhoan Duran was credited with the win after throwing two scoreless innings. Royce Lewis was 4 for 4 with one run in the win. George Springer went 2 for 2 with two doubles and one RBI for the Blue Jays.

ON THE MOUND

Joe Ryan (7-3, 2.76 ERA) is in line to get the start for Minnesota. The RHP is tied for fourth in the AL in wins. Ryan allowed two runs over 6.2 innings in his last start, a 2-1 road defeat against the Guardians on Sunday. He took the loss, yielding two hits while striking out four and walking one.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Minnesota has averaged only 1.4 runs a game, down from their season average of 4.3, while performing worse across the board (.156/.201/.263).

Toronto is averaging only 3.4 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.6 for the season, with their slash line falling across the board (.222/.313/.411).

The Jays have a .765 OPS against right-handers in 2023, the fifth highest in the league. With a .506 slugging percentage over 129 at-bats, Bo Bichette has been their best power hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Minnesota is 14-18 in road games in 2023, scoring 4.0 runs per game while allowing 3.7 runs. Toronto has gone 18-12 at home this season, averaging 4.1 runs per game while surrendering 3.5. Minnesota is 7-3 in the last 10 games between the teams at Rogers Centre with an average scoreline of 5.5-3.8.