Astros vs. Twins: Game 3, prediction, odds and picks

The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins are ready to clash on Sunday in the finale of their three-game series. The game is important because both teams contend for American League Wild Card spots.

Minnesota is looking to avenge last year's American League Division Series loss to Houston. The Twins hold the second Wild Card spot with a 50-39 record. They have a 3.5-game lead against the Astros, fifth with 46-43.

The Twins lead 3-2 in their five meetings with the Astros this season. On Friday, both teams were in an encounter in which Houston edged out by a solitary run. The Astros almost blew an eight-run lead in the ninth inning, winning 13-12. The Twinkies returned to tie the series with a comprehensive 9-3 win and their 50th in 2024.

Twins vs. Astros: Game 3 Odds

Twins	-130	-1.5 (+150)	U 9 (-110)
Astros	+110	+1.5 (-185)	O 9 (-110)

Twins vs. Astros: Game 3 Where to Watch

The game will be live from Target Field in Minnesota at 1:10 p.m. local time. It will be broadcast on Bally Sports North and Space City Home Network.

Twins vs. Astros: Game 3 Prediction

Both teams have a 7-3 record in their last ten games. However, Minnesota has the edge in offensive prowess as it has outscored its opponents by 26 runs in the past ten games. The Twins have scored 33 runs in their last three outings.

Houston will start Spencer Arighetti on the mound. He has had a forgetful season with a 4-7 record and a 6.13 ERA. Opposing him would be Simeon Woods Richardson, who has been solid with a 3-1 record and a 3.52 ERA.

The Twinkies will bank on Jose Miranda's twelve-at-bat consecutive hit streak that ended on Saturday. However, he was able to tie the MLB record in the process. For the Astros, Yanier Diaz will be an important at-bat with 7 RBIs in the past ten games.

About the author

Nikhil Parshy is a baseball and ice hockey journalist at Sportskeeda, and after starting out as a cricket reporter, he has been an analyst with SK since November 2022. His interest in the sports were piqued a few years back after watching highlights on YouTube and he has followed the game ever since.

The Chicago Cubs breaking the 108-year curse in 2016 to lift the World Series remains Nikhil's favorite baseball moment. Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani has been his favorite player ever since he started following the game, while the LA Dodgers are his favorite team.

As a writer, Nikhil maintains a strong attention to detail and rigorously cross-checks information. He seeks to strike a balance in his writing such that the regular reader gains an insight into player profiles, while also keeping in mind that the non-regular reader is not put off by jargon and shallow analysis.

Nikhil is an avid public speaker, and when not writing about baseball, he regularly participates in debates and quizzes.

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