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MLB 5/23 Preview: Giants Vs. Twins

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<h2>Giants @ Twins &#8211; First Pitch: 7:40 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Few Clouds, 80°</div>
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<p>The <strong>Minnesota Twins</strong> are hosting the <strong>San Francisco Giants</strong> in a match that promises to be intriguing. <strong>Alex</strong> <strong>Cobb</strong> will be taking the mound for the Giants, facing off against <strong>Sonny Gray</strong> of the Twins. Minnesota, currently leading their division, is priced at a<strong> -156</strong> favorite, with a <strong>total</strong> set at <strong>eight</strong>.</p>
<p>Interestingly, the Giants have shown an unusual tendency to hit right-handed pitchers better than lefties, particularly when on the road. This could play to their advantage as they go up against Gray. The Giants, coming off a big win, seem to be regaining their footing, now standing at .500. However, the reliability of the Twins&#8217; bullpen has been a cause for concern, making the game a more balanced affair than the odds suggest.</p>
<p>The pitching stats for both sides indicate a potential for a low-scoring game. Over the past 30 days, Gray has been performing well for the Twins, sporting an <strong>xFIP</strong> of <strong>3</strong> and a <strong>strikeout percentage</strong> over <strong>30%</strong>. His <strong>ISO power numbers</strong> are solid against both lefties <strong>(.048)</strong> and righties <strong>(.070)</strong>. On the other hand, Cobb has been steady over the last month, maintaining an average <strong>xFIP</strong> of <strong>4.02</strong>. Interestingly, his <strong>ISO power numbers</strong> against left-handed batters are a mere <strong>.017</strong>, though his right-handed counterparts have fared better with a <strong>.153</strong>.</p>
<p>Despite temperatures in Minnesota being warm in the 80s, which is typically conducive to higher-scoring games, the strong pitching stats for both teams could steer this match toward an <strong>under</strong>. </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"> Giants</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right">-193 </td>
<td align="right">O 7.5 </td>
<td align="right">-113 </td>
<td align="center">+117</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-168 </td>
<td align="right">8 </td>
<td align="right">-105 </td>
<td align="center">+134</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Twins</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +161 </td>
<td align="right">U 7.5 </td>
<td align="right">-106 </td>
<td align="center">-138</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> +142 </td>
<td align="right">8 </td>
<td align="right"> -115 </td>
<td align="center">-156</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Giants</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Alex Cobb: 3-1, 1.94 ERA, 7.76 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> LaMonte Wade Jr.</td>
<td width="180px">  .252, 7 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Thairo Estrada</td>
<td width="180px">  .309, 6 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> J.D. Davis</td>
<td width="180px">  .287, 8 HR, 26 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Michael Conforto</td>
<td width="180px">  .213, 9 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Mitch Haniger</td>
<td width="180px">  .211, 2 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Mike Yastrzemski</td>
<td width="180px">  .246, 5 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Casey Schmitt</td>
<td width="180px">  .353, 2 HR, 9 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Brandon Crawford</td>
<td width="180px">  .165, 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"> Blake Sabol</td>
<td width="180px">  .281, 5 HR, 13 RBI</td>
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<h3>Twins</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Sonny Gray: 4-0, 1.64 ERA, 10.95 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Edouard Julien</td>
<td width="180px">  .219, 2 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Alex Kirilloff</td>
<td width="180px">  .333, 3 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Carlos Correa</td>
<td width="180px">  .213, 6 HR, 24 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Byron Buxton</td>
<td width="180px">  .231, 9 HR, 21 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Joey Gallo</td>
<td width="180px">  .205, 11 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Trevor Larnach</td>
<td width="180px">  .215, 5 HR, 27 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Kyle Farmer</td>
<td width="180px">  .299, 3 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">  .229, 0 HR, 10 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">  .214, 5 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Giants</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 2 of the San Francisco Giants last 5 games on the road in 2023</li>
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<h3>Twins</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 3 of the Minnesota Twins last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
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