Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

The Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals hit the field for the 1st time in 2023 on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Twins vs. Royalsodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: The Twins held a 12-7 mark over Kansas City in 2022.

Minnesota finished 2022 with a 78-84 record, placing 3rd in the AL Central. The Twins were above .500 for most of the season, but hit a slump in September and October, going 11-22 during those months.

The Royals finished 65-97 last year, placing last in the AL Central for the 2nd time in 5 seasons. Kansas City's 640 runs scored were 4th-worst in the American League and its 810 runs allowed were last in the AL.