Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 17, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 17, 2025 ,

MLB Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins Prediction 8/17

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the Detroit Tigers will take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis. The game is set to start at 2:10 PM and will be broadcast on MNNT. The Tigers are leading their division with a record of 73-52, while the Twins hold a 57-66 record. The weather forecast predicts overcast clouds with a mild breeze.

Tigers vs. Twins Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Detroit Tigers -125. The Tigers have a strong record and a four-game winning streak. They have also performed well on the road, while the Twins have lost their last three games.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-110). The Tigers have scored a lot in recent games, and the Twins have allowed many runs, making the over a good choice.

Team Trends

  • The Detroit Tigers have a strong record of 73-52 and are on a four-game winning streak.
  • The Minnesota Twins have struggled recently, losing their last three games and holding a record of 57-66.
  • In the last game, the Tigers defeated the Twins 8-5, collecting 12 hits and 5 extra-base hits.
  • The Tigers have performed well on the road this season with a 34-28 record.
  • The Twins have a decent home record of 32-28 this season despite their recent losses.

Tigers vs Twins Preview

The Detroit Tigers are on a roll with a four-game winning streak. They are at the top of their division with a 73-52 record. Chris Paddack will take the mound for the Tigers. He has an ERA of 4.76 and a WHIP of 1.22 this season. Paddack’s record is 4-10, and he will look to improve it against the Twins.

The Minnesota Twins are facing a tough stretch. They have lost their last three games and hold a 57-66 record. Their starting pitcher is yet to be announced. Playing at home, the Twins will aim to end their losing streak. The weather is expected to be mild with overcast clouds and a light breeze at Target Field.

Twins’ Key Players and Stats

Ryan Jeffers leads the Minnesota Twins in several key areas. He has a batting average of .262 and has played in 99 games. Jeffers also leads the team in runs with 42. Brooks Lee has been a solid performer for the Twins. He has hit 11 home runs and has a batting average of .244. Lee also leads the team in RBIs with 47. Kody Clemens is another player to watch. He leads the team in home runs with 13. Clemens has a slugging percentage of .451, which is the highest on the team.

Detroit Tigers: Key Players and Stats

Spencer Torkelson is a standout for the Detroit Tigers. He has played in 119 games this season. Torkelson leads the team with 26 home runs and 67 RBIs. Gleyber Torres brings consistency to the Tigers’ lineup. With a batting average of .261, he is reliable at the plate. Torres has 13 home runs and 58 RBIs in 111 games. Zach McKinstry and Colt Keith also contribute to the Tigers’ offense. McKinstry has a .260 batting average with 10 home runs. Keith matches McKinstry in home runs, adding 53 runs to the team’s total.

Final Betting Pick

The Detroit Tigers are a good pick for the moneyline at -125. They have a strong record of 73-52 and have been performing well on the road with a 34-28 record. Their recent four-game winning streak, including three wins against the Twins, shows they are in good form.

The over 8.5 runs is also a strong choice. The Tigers have scored 8, 7, and 4 runs in their last three games against the Twins. Meanwhile, the Twins have allowed 8, 7, and 4 runs in those games, indicating a trend of high-scoring games.

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