September 10, 2025

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Written by: David Mitchell

David has been analyzing MLB matchups and umpire tendencies for professional bettors since 2018.

Twins vs Angels: Betting Preview & Props (Sep 10)

Last updated: September 10, 2025

Game Time: 9/10, 04:07PM

Today's Setup

The Minnesota Twins face the Los Angeles Angels in a pivotal matchup. DraftKings lists the Angels as a -137 favorite, with 66% of the betting money backing them, while the Twins are the underdogs at +113. With both teams looking to solidify their standings, this game could hinge on the pitching performances.

Rotation Report

Pitching Matchup: Taj Bradley vs José Soriano

Taj Bradley (MIN):

Bradley relies heavily on his velocity with a mix that includes a Four-Seam Fastball (46% usage, 96.1 mph), Cutter (23% usage, 89.7 mph), Splitter (16% usage, 91.3 mph), and Curveball (14% usage, 81.7 mph). This velocity-heavy style could challenge the Angels, whose lineup averages .218 this season but projects to .214 against Bradley's arsenal.

José Soriano (LAA):

Soriano brings a diversified approach with a Sinker (50% usage, 97.2 mph), Curveball (26% usage, 85.2 mph), Four-Seam (9% usage, 97.9 mph), Splitter (8% usage, 92.3 mph), Slider (6% usage, 89.2 mph), and a rarely used Changeup (0% usage, 86.9 mph). The Twins, averaging .247 this season, project a slightly lower .235 against Soriano's mix.

Lineup Advantage vs Arsenal

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For the Twins vs José Soriano:

Kody Clemens: Season BA .205 → xBA vs arsenal .253 (+48 points), Season K% 23.0% → Arsenal K% 22.9% (-0.1%)
Trevor Larnach: Season BA .255 → xBA vs arsenal .231 (-24 points), Season K% 20.8% → Arsenal K% 23.8% (+3.0%)

For the Angels vs Taj Bradley:

Oswald Peraza: Season BA .164 → xBA vs arsenal .188 (+24 points), Season K% 28.8% → Arsenal K% 33.0% (+4.2%)
Travis d'Arnaud: Season BA .201 → xBA vs arsenal .163 (-38 points), Season K% 31.3% → Arsenal K% 42.8% (+11.5%)

Strikeout Trends

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The Twins' projected K-rate is 19.8% vs José Soriano — up 0.2% from their 19.6% season average.
The Angels' projected K-rate is 32.6% vs Taj Bradley — up 4.2% from their 28.4% season average. This suggests potential value in betting on Bradley's strikeout props.

Umpire Impact

Behind the Plate: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

What to Bet On

📢 Prop Alert: Kody Clemens (.205 → .253, +48 points) meets betting lean criteria!

⚡ K Prop Alert: Taj Bradley strikeout OVER - Angels' K-rate jumps to 32.6% vs this arsenal!

🔑 Key Takeaways

Kody Clemens has a notable advantage against Soriano, presenting a strong batting prop opportunity.
Taj Bradley is set for a potential strikeout-heavy outing against a strikeout-prone Angels lineup.
The lack of umpire data adds uncertainty to prop bets, requiring cautious consideration.
Overall, Bradley's strikeout potential and Clemens' batting advantage are the primary betting focuses.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Who is the best betting prop for the Twins vs Angels game? A: Kody Clemens shows a strong batting advantage with a +48 point increase in xBA against Soriano's arsenal.

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment has not been announced, adding volatility to prop bets.

Q: What time is the Twins vs Angels game? A: The game is scheduled to start at 9/10, 04:07PM.

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