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Scheduled for May 31, 2024, the Minnesota Twins are set to battle the Houston Astros at 08:10 PM at Minute Maid Park. The forecast predicts light rain which could add an interesting dynamic to the game. Leading the pitching for the Twins will be Pablo López, who has an ERA of 5.250 this season. The Astros will counter with Ronel Blanco, who holds a commendable ERA of 1.988. In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Twins are currently fifth, possessing a record of 31 wins to 25 losses, showcasing a winning percentage of .55. They maintain a notable divisional record of 15-11. Their performance has been strong lately with 7 wins in their last 10 outings, and they’re riding a win streak of one. Their home and road records stand at 16-13 and 15-12, respectively, with their game performance in day and night splits being relatively even. Overall, they’ve scored 248 runs while conceding 245. On the other side, the Astros sit twelfth in the AL West Division with a record of 25-32, making their winning percentage .44. They have a similar division record of 13-11. Over their most recent 10 games, they’ve secured 4 wins and are also currently on a one-game win streak. The Astros have notched 14 wins at home and 11 on the road, with their night game performance notably better at 18-7. Their run score stands at 251 with 255 runs allowed. In terms of odds, the game is tightly contested. The Points Spread favors the Astros by 1.5 with a Total Over-Under set at 8.0 runs, demonstrating expectations for a relatively tight and low-scoring affair. The Money Line sets the Astros a slight favorite at -114, compared to the Twins at -105, indicating a closely matched game that could swing either way.