Astros @ Twins
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Matchup summary
Final: Astros beat the Twins 9-7 on the road. The market closed with Astros at -105 on the moneyline and the total at 8.5. The closing betting splits (tickets vs money), the opening line and the movement into kickoff are below.
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Astros vs Twins betting splits
Where was the money on Astros vs Twins?
| Market | Side | Tickets | Money | Closing line / odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | Astros | 40% | 50% | -1.5 (+155) |
| Twins | 60% | 50% | +1.5 (-180) | |
| Total | Over | 95% | 95% | O 8.5 (-110) |
| Under | 5% | 5% | U 8.5 (-110) | |
| Moneyline | Astros | 59% | 76% | -105 |
| Twins | 41% | 24% | -115 |
Spread money was split evenly at 50% a side (tickets 40% Astros, 60% Twins).
95% of total tickets and 95% of total money were on the over, with money and tickets in step.
59% of moneyline tickets and 76% of moneyline money were on the Astros, so the average Astros bet was larger than the average Twins bet.
Line movement
What was the closing line for Astros vs Twins?
| Market | Opening | Closing | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread (Twins) | -1.5 | +1.5 | +3 |
| Total | 8 | 8.5 | +0.5 |
The Twins opened -1.5 and closed +1.5, a 3-point move toward the Astros.
The total opened 8 and closed 8.5, a 0.5-point move toward the over.
Why the line moved
Why did the Astros vs Twins line move?
The spread moved 3 points toward the Astros (Twins -1.5 to Twins +1.5); spread money is split evenly, so the move did not follow either side's money. The total moved 0.5 points toward the over (8 to 8.5), the side holding 95% of the total money and 95% of the tickets, so the line and the money went the same way. Splits describe where the money sits, not what will happen.
Splits describe where the money sits, not what will happen; there is no historical dataset for this sport yet.