Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees 4/15/23 – Two American League clubs continue their weekend series on the diamond in New York this Saturday afternoon, as the Minnesota Twins travel to take on the New York Yankees for game three of a four-game set on their road game. This Saturday, MLB online picks are in favor of the New York Yankees to beat the Twins in an easy way.
Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees
Date & Time: Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET
Location: Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY
TV: MLBN
Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees 4/15/23 Betting Odds
Twins
Moneyline: +121
Spread: +1.5 (-165)
Total: 8.5 over (-105)
Yankees
Moneyline: -131
Spread: -1.5 (+145)
Total: 8.5 under (-115)
Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees Analysis
The Minnesota Twins have scored an average of 4.5 runs per game this season, placing them 20th in MLB. Their on-base percentage currently sits at 0.311 with 58 runs scored so far and 14 two-baggers. Furthermore, 53 runs batted in and 109 base knocks have been amassed this year while their team batting average comes in at 0.244; additionally they slug 0.390 when being called out on strikes 121 times while being walked 38 times this season. Twins pitchers have entered contests with runners on base six times this season and made 16 high leverage appearances, notching 12 holds for their campaign. Twins relief pitchers have achieved an 80.0% save rate when entering 17 save situations this season – only failing to convert 1 out of their 5 save opportunities; their bullpen pitchers inherited 7 runners during this campaign with 42.9% of them ending up scoring; all in all 36 relief pitchers have taken to the mound this year. Minnesota Twins players have amassed 351 putouts this season, as well as 96 assists and 4 errors, for an outstanding fielding percentage of 0.991 which ranks ninth in MLB, turning 11 double plays along the way and turning 74.6% of balls hit into play into outs over 1,053 innings pitched – ranking them first overall. Maeda has pitched 773 innings over his career and amassed 846 strikeouts; his earned run average is 3.88 with an associated WHIP value of 1.135%.
The New York Yankees have hit 20 home runs this year and driven in 57 runs. Additionally, they have recorded 16 doubles while earning free base 42 times and scoring 63 runs so far this season. Their OBP stands at 0.310 with an batting average of 0.241 as they average 4.85 runs per outing with 115 strikeouts recorded and 102 base hits total. New York relievers currently boast an inherited score rate of 41.2% when dealing with 17 inherited base runners. Relief pitchers for New York have entered 10 high leverage situations and 12 with base runners on them, and have made 14 save situations where 9 holds were earned, 1 failed save attempt was lost, placing them ninth overall with an 80.0% save rate across 41 relievers sent onto the field this campaign; their bullpen pitchers have entered contest 5 times to save opportunities, garnering four of those opportunities successfully saved. After 1,035 innings on the field, the Yankees have managed a defensive efficiency rate of 70.5%. With 8 double plays made and a fielding percentage of 0.989, they have earned an astounding total of 345 putouts this season. German boasts a 4.40 ERA with 8.1 hits per nine innings allowed and boasts an outstanding strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.31; having faced 1,774 opposing batters during his career.
Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees Against the Spread
Over is 3-0-1 in Maedas last 4 Saturday starts. Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 vs. American League East. Over is 6-0-1 in Maedas last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-0-1 in Maedas last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 4-0-2 in Maedas last 6 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Germans last 4 starts on grass. Under is 4-0 in Germans last 4 starts overall. Under is 4-0 in Germans last 4 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Over is 4-0-1 in Germans last 5 home starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5. Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series.
Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees Free Pick
The Yankees should get back into contention in this matchup. New York has shown remarkable dominance against Minnesota over recent seasons; take them at home to win and cover the spread as per MLB betting trends.
Free Pick: New York Yankees -1.5 (+145)
