The Milwaukee Brewers (3-0) host the Minnesota Twins (2-1) at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee is coming off of a three-game sweep at the New York Mets. During the weekend sweep, the Brewers hit .303 and had a OBP of .364. As for the pitching, Milwaukee had a 2.67 ERA, struck out 23 batters in 27 innings, allowed a .202 OBA and had a WHIP of 0.96.
Minnesota had a successful weekend, as they two out of three games against the Kansas City Royals. The Twins did struggle at the plate, as they batted .210, but the pitching was their savior as Pablo Lopez had a great debut striking out seven, and picking up the victory, while Joe Ryan struck out five in five and 1/3 innings in the Twins other victory.
Can the Twins win another series on the road, or will the Brewers remain red hot at home?
Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Minnesota Twins | -1.5
+160 |
O 8.5
-120 |
-120
|
| Milwaukee Brewers | +1.5
-192 |
U 8.5
+100 |
+100 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins Game Details
- Fixture: Minnesota Twins @ Milwaukee Brewers
- Date and Time: April 2, 2024 @ 4:10 pm EST
- Location: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Weather: Dome
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Milwaukee Brewers | vs. | Minnesota Twins |
| 3-0 | Record | 2-1 |
| 4.67 | Runs/Game | 3 |
| .303 | BA | .210 |
| .777 | OPS | .626 |
| 2 | HR | 1 |
| 8 | SB | 1 |
| 2.67 | ERA | 4.15 |
| 0.96 | WHIP | 1.19 |
| 7.67 | K/Game | 8.67 |
| 1 | Quality Starts | 1 |
| 0 | Errors | 1 |
Key Stats
Milwaukee Brewers
In game one of the series, Milwaukee will send Jakob Junis to the mound. Last year, Junis pitched mostly out of the bullpen and was 4-3 with a 3.87 ERA. Junis started four games last year but made 40 appearances overall. Christian Yelich is tied for the team lead with a .455 batting average. Rhys Hoskins leads the Brewers with 4 RBIs. This game starts a six-game homestand with the Seattle Mariners coming into town this weekend.
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota will start right-handed pitcher Louie Varland, who was 4-3 for the Twins last year. He made 17 appearances (10 starts), and in 68 innings pitched, Varland struck out 71 batters, although he gave up 16 home runs. Centerfielder Byron Buxton leads Minnesota with a .300 average, RBI’s (3) and in OBP (.417).
Game Prediction
The Brewers fans should be pumped for opening day, especially with their team undefeated. The area I see Milwaukee having a big advantage, besides being at home, is a hot offense going up against a pitcher who can give up the long ball. I see the Brewers staying undefeated in from of a pack house.
Final Pick- Milwaukee ML (-105)
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