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MLB 5/9 Preview: Padres Vs. Twins

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<h2>Padres @ Twins &#8211; First Pitch: 7:40 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Light Rain, 68°</div>
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<p>The San Diego Padres are set to take on the Minnesota Twins. Michael Wacha will take the mound for the Padres, while Louie Varland will be starting for the Twins. Minnesota is the slight favorite with a -115 price, and the total is listed at nine.</p>
<p>The key question for this game centers around which version of Wacha we will see. He has had a mixed history with the Twins, going 3-1 in five career starts against them. However, his performances at Target Field have not been stellar, posting a high ERA of well over seven.</p>
<p>On the other side, Varland is a relative newcomer with only ten innings under his belt. While his performance so far has been promising, he still lacks the experience of his counterpart.</p>
<p>The Padres&#8217; bats seem to be finding their rhythm, which could prove crucial in this matchup. But the real advantage for San Diego might be in their bullpen. In a game that looks to be evenly matched, the strength and reliability of the Padres&#8217; bullpen could tip the balance in their favor.</p>
<p>So, for those considering placing a bet on this game, the Padres present a pretty decent option. Their stronger bullpen, combined with the potential for their bats to produce, makes them an appealing choice at an even price. This matchup promises to deliver an exciting game of baseball with plenty of strategic plays and potential surprises.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Padres</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right">+155 </td>
<td align="right">O 9 </td>
<td align="right">-111 </td>
<td align="center">-106</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">+157 </td>
<td align="right">9 </td>
<td align="right">-114 </td>
<td align="center">-104</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Twins</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -189 </td>
<td align="right">U 9 </td>
<td align="right">-108 </td>
<td align="center">-114</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> -189 </td>
<td align="right">9 </td>
<td align="right"> -105 </td>
<td align="center">-115</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Padres</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Michael Wacha: 2-1, 5.46 ERA, 7.47 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Fernando Tatis Jr.</td>
<td width="180px">  .290, 4 HR, 10 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jake Cronenworth</td>
<td width="180px">  .244, 3 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Manny Machado</td>
<td width="180px">  .252, 4 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Juan Soto</td>
<td width="180px">  .220, 5 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Xander Bogaerts</td>
<td width="180px">  .283, 6 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Matt Carpenter</td>
<td width="180px">  .221, 3 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Ha-Seong Kim</td>
<td width="180px">  .229, 3 HR, 10 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Trent Grisham</td>
<td width="180px">  .219, 4 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Austin Nola</td>
<td width="180px">  .151, 1 HR, 5 RBI</td>
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<h3>Twins</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Louie Varland: 0-0, 5.91 ERA, 11.81 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Max Kepler</td>
<td width="180px">  .224, 5 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Carlos Correa</td>
<td width="180px">  .193, 5 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Byron Buxton</td>
<td width="180px">  .239, 8 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Alex Kirilloff</td>
<td width="180px">  .333, 0 HR, 0 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jorge Polanco</td>
<td width="180px">  .281, 2 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jose Miranda</td>
<td width="180px">  .219, 3 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Joey Gallo</td>
<td width="180px">  .186, 7 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Christian Vázquez</td>
<td width="180px">  .231, 0 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Michael A. Taylor</td>
<td width="180px">  .242, 4 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Padres</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 1 of the San Diego Padres last 5 games on the road in 2023</li>
<li>The San Diego Padres are 3-2 (.600) on the road as a favorite in their last five games in 2023</li>
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<h3>Twins</h3>
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<li>The Minnesota Twins are 1-4 (.200) at home as an underdog in their last five games since the start of 2022</li>
<li>The over hit in 3 of the Minnesota Twins last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
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