Red Sox vs. Twins prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for April 13

The Boston Red Sox (6-9) kick off a series against the Minnesota Twins (9-7) at Target Field tonight. Boston will send left-hander Garrett Crochet (2-1, 3. 12 ERA) to the hill for his fourth start of the season while the Twins will counter with right-hander Bailey Ober (1-0, 5.

27 ERA). The Red Sox appear to have finally found their offensive rhythm, having scored 16 runs over the past couple of games. Yesterday, they smacked the Cardinals, 9-3.

The highlights include four-hit games from both Trevor Story and Willson Contreras . In addition, Brayan Bello went 6. 2 innings allowing two runs on six hits to earn his first win of the season.

With two straight wins, Boston is now within two games of first in the American League East. The Twins are one of the early season surprises in baseball. They sit tied atop the American League Central with the Guardians.