Though the playoff hopes have ended for the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels, they have plenty left to play for. Veterans seek to prove their worth, while young players strive to establish a foothold with the big club. Even without playoff implications, this game brings excitement and drama.
The Angels enter as -137 moneyline favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook. The total is set at nine runs. Let’s dig into a preview, prediction, and best bet for this Twins vs. Angels matchup.
Twins at Angels prediction, preview
At 24 years old, Taj Bradley wasn’t traded to the Minnesota Twins for his short-term utility. A former top prospect with the Rays, Bradley was the return at the trade deadline for prized reliever Griffin Jax. Minnesota’s management won’t be too concerned with the early results, but they have not been great. Through 15 innings across three starts with his new team, Bradley has allowed 12 earned runs. But he’s still got a high-90s fastball and a curveball that drops off the face of the earth, which gives you hope for his future.
His opposing number, José Soriano, is a bit more established in the majors. However, he had hit a significant rut of inconsistency. In his last six starts, Soriano has three scoreless outings of at least 5.2 innings. His other three outings have seen him allow five, seven, and eight earned runs. As of late, Soriano is either locking you down or getting shelled. That makes this game more challenging to cap.
My gut tells me that, even if it isn’t Soriano’s best night, he can outduel Bradley. That gives the Angels a significant edge before handing things off to two suspect bullpens. Count on the Halos to pull out the dub in this matchup.
