Twins vs. Astros Game 2 Prediction for MLB Sunday [10/8/2023]

The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins will meet in Game 2 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, starting at 8:03PM ET.

Framber Valdez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Astros, while the Twins have opted for Pablo López (1-0, 1.59 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Twins vs. Astros, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Twins vs. Astros

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Twins-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 57% chance of beating the Twins.

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Twins vs. Astros Odds [10/8]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+162), Twins +1.5 (-175)
• Moneyline: Astros -134, Twins +115
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-108/+100)

The Astros are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Twins, with +162 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Twins (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -175.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -134, which means you can risk $134 to win $100, for a total payout of $234, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Twins at +115, where you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Twins (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Twins vs. Astros

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 @ +162 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Astros @ -134 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Even though the Twins are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Twins vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Twins at Minute Maid Park on Sunday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Astros having a 57% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Twins-Astros game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before Twins vs. Astros on Sunday October 8, 2023.

Twins vs. Astros 2023

Sunday's MLB matchup between the Astros and Twins at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 8:03PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Sunday October 8, 2023
• Time: 8:03PM ET / 5:03PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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