Twins at Astros Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 13
It's Friday, June 13 and the Twins (36-32) are in Houston to take on the Astros (38-30). Chris Paddack is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Colton Gordon for Houston.
The Houston Astros are coming off a win against the Chicago White Sox. Famber Valdez had a monster day on the mound. He struck out 12 batters in 5.0 innings. He gave up seven hits and two earned runs and picked up the win.
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Game details & how to watch Twins at Astros
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Time: 8:10PM EST
Site: Minute Maid Park
City: Houston, TX
Network/Streaming: Space City Home Network, Twins.TV
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Odds for the Twins at the Astros
The latest odds as of Friday:
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Moneyline: Twins (-100), Astros (-120)
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Twins at Astros
Pitching matchup for June 13, 2025: Chris Paddack vs. Colton Gordon
Twins: Chris Paddack, (2-5, 3.53 ERA)
Last outing (Toronto Blue Jays, 6/7): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts Astros: Colton Gordon, (1-1, 5.11 ERA)
Last outing (Cleveland Guardians, 6/6): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Twins at Astros
The Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 home games
Each of the Astros' last 3 home games against the Twins have stayed under the Total
The Twins have covered in 4 of their last 5 on the road, profiting 2.09 units
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Twins and the Astros:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Minnesota Twins at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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