Twins vs Mets Picks and Prediction – 7/31/2024

The Minnesota Twins conclude a three-game interleague series on the road Wednesday versus the New York Mets. Minnesota is 58-47 following a 15-2 loss in the series' opening game on Monday. Minnesota has lost two of the last three and the Twins are second in the American League Central, 5 ½ games behind the first-place Cleveland Guardians. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Carlos Correa is batting .308 to lead Minnesota. Willi Castro is the leader in hits with 98 and on-base percentage at .350, while Ryan Jeffers is the leader in home runs with 15 and RBI with 49. Minnesota has a team batting average of .253 and a slugging percentage of .427. On Wednesday, Minnesota will send Pablo Lopez to the mound. The right-hander is 9-7 with a 4.73 ERA, 135 Ks and 25 BBs.

The New York Mets improved to 56-50 following Monday's 13-run victory over Minnesota. Pete Alonso had a home run in the fourth inning when New York scored six runs to blow open a close game. New York has won six of the last eight and the Mets are third in the National League East nine games behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies. 

Francisco Lindor is batting .256 to lead the Mets and is the leader in home runs with 22 and hits with 110. Brandon Nimmo is the leader in RBI with 65 and on-base percentage at .350. New York has a team batting average of .250 and a slugging percentage of .422. On Wednesday, the New York Mets will send Luis Severino to the mound. The right-hander is 7-3 with a 3.58 ERA, 94 Ks and 42 BBs.