The Minnesota Twins (48-51) and the LA Dodgers (58-42) open a 3-game set Monday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Twins vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Its Monday, July 21 and the Twins (48-51) are in Los Angeles to take on the scuffling Dodgers (58-42). David Festa is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Shohei Ohtani for Los Angeles. The Dodgers continue their homestand after a weekend that saw them lose three straight to the Brewers.

The Los Angeles Dodgers could use some help. After starting the season 56-32, the Dodgers find themselves in a 2-10 slump, with pitching depth yet again proving to be an issue as injuries mount. That has made the team an obvious buyer ahead of the MLB trade deadline on July 31.

The main thing the Dodgers should focus on is fortifying their bullpen. Injuries have plagued the entire pitching staff, but the bullpen currently projects to be much more uncerta

The Los Angeles Dodgers went all-in on their bullpen this offseason, fortifying a pitching staff they hoped would be one

The Los Angeles Dodgers' biggest enemy this season has been the health of their own players. They recently lost Max Muncy, and could try to replace him via trade.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to consider an infielder trade at the deadline after their third baseman was hurt.

Betts didn't play Saturday and the Dodgers hope putting him at the top of the order will help the struggling shortstop get back on track.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts, mired in one of the worst slumps of his career, was benched for Saturday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, and manager Dave Roberts said he may hold the veteran shortstop out of Sunday’s lineup as well.