Minnesota Twins - Colorado Rockies predictions and free betting tips [11/06/2024]

Tonight, the Colorado Rockies (23-43) will face off against the Minnesota Twins (35-31) in the second game of a three-match series at Target Field. The visitors will send right-hander Cal Quantrill (5-4, 3.58 ERA) to the mound for his 14th start of the season. At the time of writing, the Twins have yet to announce their starter. The Twins secured 2 out of 3 games in their last series against this opponent last season.

Colorado Rockies

Cal Quantrill boasts a 5-0 record with a 3.23 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP in 8 starts against Minnesota. He secured a win in his last start against them while playing for the Cleveland Guardians last season, pitching 7 innings and allowing just 1 hit. Brendan Rodgers was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring strain, while Kris Bryant remained in Illinois due to a back injury.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins snapped their five-game losing streak in the final game of the series against Pittsburgh and already managed to defeat the Rockies in yesterday's match. It is likely the hosts will start with Louie Varland, and that's excellent news for Colorado. In 4 games this season, Varland has pitched 16.2 innings and has notched 4 losses with a 9.18 ERA. The pitching workload will largely fall on the bullpen, and anything could happen there.

Match Prediction: Minnesota Twins vs. Colorado Rockies

Although the hosts seem to be favourites, Cal Quantrill is arguably the only player in the visitors' line-up performing consistently this season. It’s challenging to post good numbers on the mound while playing for Colorado, but he has managed it. On the other hand, Minnesota’s bullpen and likely a weak starter. For 1.56 odds, ITO2 (2.5) looks much more appealing than the uncertain Twins' win.

Total Match Points Prediction

Colorado is playing away, meaning the balls won't fly as far. And Minnesota is set to face a pitcher they find challenging. Everything seems to point to a lower total in this match. The most reliable option appears to be TU 9, but one could consider being a tad more ambitious.