The Minnesota Twins are set to clash with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 11, 2024, starting at 3:07 PM under expected overcast conditions. Taking the hill for the Twins will be Simeon Woods Richardson, who carries an impressive ERA of 1.742. Facing him from the mound for the Blue Jays will be Kevin Gausman, with an ERA of 3.780.

As of now, the Twins are 5th in the AL Central Division with a solid record of 23-15, which reflects a .61 winning percentage. They boast a divisional record of 12-7. The team’s recent performance includes 8 wins in their last 10 outings, underscored by a current three-game win streak. When it comes to playing at home, the Twins have collected 11 wins against 8 losses, while their road record stands at 12-7. In day games, they have notched 13 victories against 10 in night games. So far, they have scored 182 runs and conceded 157.

On the other side, the Toronto Blue Jays rank 12th in the AL East Division, with a record of 17-21, reflecting a .45 win percentage. They are equally split in their division games with 5 wins and 5 losses, and stand 5th in the division. Their recent form shows 4 wins in the last 10 games, and they are trying to bounce back from a recent loss. The Jays have broken even at home with an 8-8 record and are 9-13 on the road. They have managed 8 wins in day games compared to 9 in night games, with a total of 136 runs scored and 181 runs allowed.

From a betting perspective, the odds favor a closely contested affair. The point spread is set at -1.5, while the over/under is pegged at 7.5. Bettors interested in the money line will find the away team (Twins) at +135 and the home team (Blue Jays) at -161. This suggests that the Blue Jays are slight favorites at home, despite their struggles, potentially due to their pitching choice or home advantage.