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MLB 5/24 Preview: Giants Vs. Twins

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<h2>Giants @ Twins &#8211; First Pitch: 1:10 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Broken Clouds, 71°</div>
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<p>The <strong>San Francisco Giants</strong> are set to face off against the <strong>Minnesota Twins</strong> at 1:11 PM ET. The Twins are favorites, boasting a <strong>-155</strong> price, with the <strong>total</strong> for the game set remarkably low at <strong>7.5</strong>. Given the pitchers on the mound, this low total aligns with their recent performances.</p>
<p>The match-up features two successful starters. <strong>Anthony DeSclafani</strong>, fondly known as &#8220;Disco," will be on the mound for the Giants, while <strong>Joe Ryan</strong> takes the hill for the Twins. Both have shown impressive form this year.</p>
<p>The Twins, who have seemingly been playing West Coast teams all month, are wrapping up their series against the Giants. Coming off a less-than-ideal outing last time out, Ryan will be looking to bounce back and deliver a more convincing performance. His ability to maintain control and limit hits will be crucial.</p>
<p>Disco is known for his knack for keeping the ball in the park, which could be instrumental in a game where runs could be at a premium. Despite the Giants&#8217; <strong>struggles</strong> against <strong>left-handed pitchers</strong>, Ryan, a right-hander, could provide a more <strong>favorable match-up</strong> for them.</p>
<p>The game screams <strong>under</strong> at <strong>7.5</strong>, including both the <strong>first five innings</strong> and the full game. A potential wrench in this prediction could be the weather, which was surprisingly warm yesterday in Minnesota. However, today&#8217;s forecast shows a cooler <strong>71 degrees</strong>, with wind blowing in from center field.</p>
<p>Both pitchers seem decently matched today, so a low-scoring affair seems probable. This game promises to be an engaging duel that could very well hinge on the prowess of the starting pitchers. </p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<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">-162 </td>
<td align="right">O 7.5 </td>
<td align="right">-107 </td>
<td align="center">+138</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-161 </td>
<td align="right">7.5 </td>
<td align="right">+101 </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"> +137 </td>
<td align="right">U 7.5 </td>
<td align="right">-112 </td>
<td align="center">-161</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> +136 </td>
<td align="right">7.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -120 </td>
<td align="center">-155</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Giants</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Anthony DeSclafani: 3-3, 3.09 ERA, 6.67 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">  .258, 7 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Thairo Estrada</td>
<td width="180px">  .306, 6 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Mitch Haniger</td>
<td width="180px">  .212, 2 HR, 11 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">  .219, 10 HR, 24 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Blake Sabol</td>
<td width="180px">  .286, 5 HR, 13 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">  .250, 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">  .340, 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">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Brett Wisely</td>
<td width="180px">  .172, 1 HR, 3 RBI</td>
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<h3>Twins</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Joe Ryan: 6-1, 2.25 ERA, 10.61 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">  .194, 2 HR, 4 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Byron Buxton</td>
<td width="180px">  .238, 10 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Donovan Solano</td>
<td width="180px">  .269, 0 HR, 5 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">  .306, 3 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Kyle Farmer</td>
<td width="180px">  .288, 3 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Willi Castro</td>
<td width="180px">  .226, 2 HR, 7 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Matt Wallner</td>
<td width="180px">  .000, 0 HR, 0 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Ryan Jeffers</td>
<td width="180px">  .237, 1 HR, 4 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">  .217, 6 HR, 15 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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