Twins vs Royals Odds, Lines & Picks (Sep. 22)
- The Minnesota is a -130 road favorite over Kansas City in the Twins vs Royals odds on Thursday, September 22
- Minnesota is 4-1 straight up in the past five games at Kansas City
- Overall, the Twins hold an 8-2 SU edge over the Royals in the last 10 games
A dismal road record has doomed the Minnesota Twins (73-75, 30-43 away) this season, but for the Kansas City Royals (59-89, 35-41 home), their troubles extend to both home and away games.
Only the Royals (24) and Detroit Tigers have won fewer road games this season among American League than the Twins. Minnesota’s 34-43 road mark against the runline is third-worst in MLB.
Regardless, it’s the Twins who are -130 road favorites for the conclusion of this three-game series between AL Central rivals.
Twins vs Royals Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | -130 | -1.5 (-130) | O 8 (-115) |
| Kansas City Royals | +110 | +1.5 (-155) | U 8 (-105) |
Odds as of September 21 at Caesars Sportsbook. Get Caesars Sportsbook bonus code.
The Royals are 37-39 ATR as a home team during the 2022 campaign.
At moneyline odds of -130, the Twins have an implied probability of victory of 56.52% in the MLB betting line. A successful $10 wager on Minnesota would create a payout of $17.70.
The MLB lineups will be set for the first pitch at Kauffman Stadium at 2:10 pm ET on Thursday, September 22. The weather forecast is calling for cloudy skies with 5 mph wind and a temperature of 67 degrees.
MLB betting trends are showing that 57% of the public betting splits on both the moneyline are supporting Minnesota. However, only 1% of runline bets are backing the Twins. There’s also 57% of public money going with the over in the total.
Twins vs Royals Probable Pitchers
Twins rookie right-hander Josh Winder will be making his 13th MLB appearance and eighth start as he goes to the bump to face the Royals. Recalled to MLB on September 12, he’s allowed six earned runs and three home runs in two starts covering 8.2 innings of work since returning to The Show.
Josh Winder is lookin good with that Change up. He's definitely looking better.
— Sherry ⚾️ (@mnsotasportsgal) September 18, 2022
Winder won his first two MLB decisions, then he lost his next two. He followed that with two more wins, and has since absorbed two losses. He rates in the bottom 7% of MLB hurlers in strikeout percentage (15.4).
Winder will be making his first career start at Kauffman Stadium. In fact, he’s facing the Royals for the first time as a big-league pitcher.
Winder vs Heasley Stats
| 4-4 | Record | 3-8 |
| 4.17 | ERA | 5.09 |
| 4.48 | xERA | 5.44 |
| 1.25 | WHIP | 1.51 |
| 2.19 | SO/W Ratio | 1.48 |
Royals right-hander Jonathan Heasley rates among the bottom 6% of MLB pitchers in xERA (5.44) and xwOBA (.356). He’s among the lower 7% in exit velocity (90.5) and hard hit percentage (45.1). Heasley finds himself in the bottom 8% in strikeout percentage (15.7) and wOBA (.357). As well, he’s in the bottom 10% of pitchers in xSLG (.456).
Lead us @jonathanheasley pic.twitter.com/bszO4IA1V4
— encyclopedia (@CatsYalsChiefs) September 16, 2022
The righty is 1-0 against the Twins. He made his only start against Minnesota on October 1, 2021. Heasley worked 5.1 innings and allowed four earned runs in an 11-6 KC victory. He’s 3-7 with a 6.66 ERA in 11 career starts at Kauffman Stadium.
Batting Average vs Starting Pitchers
Minnesota’s Luis Arraez and Nick Gordon are the only batters on either club who’ve faced the opposing starting pitcher previously in the big leagues. Arraez is 0-for-3 against Heasley. Gordon is 0-for-2.
Luis Arraez, baby!#MNTwins
pic.twitter.com/RXfHbSZzPw— Twins Talk (@LetsTalk_Twins) September 18, 2022
Kansas City’s Salvador Perez (22) and Bobby Witt Jr (20) have both reached the 20-homer plateau this season.
For Minnesota, Arraez is batting .314. Carlos Correa has clouted 21 home runs.
Twins vs Royals Prediction
Minnesota is skidding to the finish line. Entering play Wednesday, the Twins are 6-13 SU in September. Three of those wins came in a home sweep of the Royals, though. Minnesota is 12-5 SU against Kansas City this season and 35-30 SU when facing AL Central opponents.
That’s 40 career doubles for #MNTwins outfielder @JakeCave8. They’ve come against 16 different teams, including four against the Royals. pic.twitter.com/1BbltxrUFc
— Twins Ribbies (@TwinsRibbies) September 21, 2022
The Royals are 40-70 against right-handed starters this season. Kansas City has hit an AL-leading 35 triples.
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