<p>The Miami Marlins travel to Target Field to face the Minnesota Twins in an afternoon MLB game. The Marlins hold a record of 20-23 and sit third in the NL East. They come into this game on a one-game winning streak, having gone 4-6 in their last 10 games.</p> <p>The Twins, with a 19-24 record, are fifth in the AL Central. They are looking to bounce back from a loss. The team has split their last 10 games evenly at 5-5. The game will feature starting pitchers Braxton Garrett for the Marlins and Zebby Matthews for the Twins.</p> <h2>Miami Marlins Team Preview</h2> <p>The Miami Marlins have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 9-5 win against the Twins on May 13th, with strong performances from Xavier Edwards and Owen Caissie. However, the previous day saw a 3-0 loss, where the team managed only two hits against Twins pitcher Bailey Ober.</p> <p>The Marlins' offense has been a bit inconsistent, ranked 8th in batting average at .245, but 19th in slugging percentage. Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez are key players, both delivering solid batting averages above .300. Liam Hicks is leading the team in home runs with 9, providing some power in the lineup.</p> <p>On the pitching side, the Marlins have a team ERA of 4.06, placing them 16th. Their pitchers have done well in limiting opposing hitters to a .223 batting average, which ranks 4th. The team will rely on Braxton Garrett, who is expected to start next but hasn't pitched yet this season.</p> <h2>Marlins vs Twins Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins</li><li>Venue: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN</li><li>Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Marlins Moneyline +106, Twins Moneyline -125, Marlins Runline +1.5 (-186), Twins Runline -1.5 (+155), Total Over 8.5 (-117), Total Under 8.5 (-104)</li></ul> <h2>Minnesota Twins Team Preview</h2> <p>The Minnesota Twins had a tough game against the Miami Marlins on May 13th, losing 9-5. Simeon Woods Richardson struggled on the mound, allowing six earned runs in just three innings. Despite the loss, Byron Buxton and Kody Clemens both hit home runs, showing power at the plate.</p> <p>On May 12th, the Twins secured a 3-0 win over the Marlins. Bailey Ober pitched a complete game shutout, giving up only two hits and striking out seven. Ryan Jeffers contributed with a two-run homer, helping the Twins claim victory.</p> <p>In the game against the Cleveland Guardians on May 10th, the Twins won 5-4. The Twins had 13 hits, with Kody Clemens leading the way with three hits, including two doubles. This win marked their second consecutive win against the Guardians in the series.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Twins have a moneyline of -125, making them the favorite against the Marlins, who are at +106. The Twins have a stronger pitching advantage with a .223 batting average against, ranking 4th, compared to the Marlins' .247, which ranks 15th. Given the Twins' better pitching and home advantage, the pick is for the Twins to win, with a projected score of Twins 5, Marlins 4.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have moderate slugging percentages, with the Marlins at .375 and the Twins slightly higher at .385. Considering the Twins' strong pitching and the Marlins' lower home run count, the under 8.5 (-104) is recommended, with a projected total of 9 runs.</p>

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