MIN vs SD prediction for August 23, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects SD 4.7 - MIN 3.8. SD is favored with a 58.8% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 8.5. Model projects 8.5 total runs.
SD
4.7
Projected Score
VS
O/U 8.5
MIN
3.8
Projected Score
Win Probability
SDMIN
-1.5
Run Line (SD)
8.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 63.5% (3,320 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
MIN
246
SD
357
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Bailey Ober R
MIN
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
CH34%83 mph21% whiff
FF32%88 mph14% whiff
SL17%82 mph12% whiff
Walker Buehler R
SD
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FC24%90 mph18% whiff
FF20%94 mph12% whiff
SI18%94 mph10% whiff
Weather Impact
PETCO Park
86°F10 mph wind
HR: 0.997 Total: 0.996
thin air, 7mph in
Bullpen Comparison
MIN
4.26ERA
3.97FIP
9.04K/9
3.91BB/9
1.38WHIP
SD
3.15ERA
3.68FIP
9.63K/9
3.75BB/9
1.22WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
MIN F5
2.1 runs
35.9% win
SD F5
2.8 runs
49.1% win
F5 Total
4.9
NRFI
57.1%
YRFI
42.9%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.90
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
MIN8 injured
Joe Ryan SP15-DAY-IL
Austin Martin RF10-DAY-IL
Mike Paredes SP60-DAY-IL
Cole Sands RP60-DAY-IL
David Festa SP60-DAY-IL
Mick Abel SP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
SD8 injured
Casey Mize SPDAY-TO-DAY
Nick Pivetta SP60-DAY-IL
Joe Musgrove SP60-DAY-IL
Jason Adam RP60-DAY-IL
Miguel Andujar DH10-DAY-IL
Samad Taylor LF10-DAY-IL
+2 more
AI Intelligence Analysis
Edge Analysis
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How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
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