Minnesota Twins vs Cincinnati Reds MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJune 18, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 18, 2025 ,

MLB Minnesota Twins vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction 6/18

The Minnesota Twins will visit the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:10 PM and will be aired on FDSOH. Expect a warm night with light rain and a gentle breeze.

Twins vs. Reds Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Twins MoneyLine at -104. The Twins have a slight edge with Bailey Ober on the mound, who has a decent ERA of 4.40. Despite their recent losses, the Twins have a chance to bounce back against the Reds.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0. Both teams have shown solid pitching, and the weather forecast of light rain might affect the hitters, making a lower-scoring game more likely.

Team Trends

  • The Cincinnati Reds have a home record of 19-16 this season.
  • The Minnesota Twins hold a road record of 16-24 for the current season.
  • In their last game, the Reds won 6-5 against the Twins at home.
  • The Twins have lost their last five games, including a recent 5-6 loss to the Reds.
  • The Reds’ Elly De La Cruz has been a key player, with multiple hits in recent games.

Twins vs Reds Preview

The Minnesota Twins are gearing up to take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Twins will have Bailey Ober on the mound. Ober has a 4.40 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP this season. He holds a 4-3 win-loss record, looking to improve it against the Reds.

On the other side, the Reds will start Nick Lodolo. Lodolo has a 3.76 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. His win-loss record is 4-5, and he aims to even it out. Both teams will need to adjust to the warm weather and light rain expected during the game.

Cincinnati Reds: Key Players and Stats

The Cincinnati Reds have some strong hitters this season. Elly De La Cruz is leading the team with a .270 batting average. He also has 16 home runs, ranking first on the team. Matt McLain is another key player for the Reds. He has played in 63 games and hit 8 home runs. His batting average is .194, which ranks second on the team. Nick Lodolo will be the starting pitcher for the Reds in this game. He has an ERA of 3.76 and a WHIP of 1.13. Lodolo’s record stands at 4 wins and 5 losses.

Exploring the Minnesota Twins’ Lineup and Pitching

The Minnesota Twins have some strong hitters this season. Willi Castro leads the team with a .283 batting average. He also has 7 home runs, placing him first on the team. Brooks Lee also contributes with 7 home runs and a .266 average. Ty France is another key player for the Twins. He has played in 70 games and has a .266 batting average. France has hit 5 home runs and leads the team with 37 RBIs. On the mound, Bailey Ober will start for the Twins. His ERA is 4.40, and his WHIP is 1.39. Ober has a record of 4 wins and 3 losses this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Twins have a good chance on the money line at -104. Bailey Ober’s ERA of 4.40 gives them a slight edge. Although the Twins have struggled on the road with a 16-24 record, Ober’s performance could help them against the Reds. The Twins’ recent losses might motivate them to perform better.

The under 9.0 prediction looks solid due to both teams’ pitching strengths. The Reds’ Nick Lodolo has a 3.76 ERA, which suggests he can limit the Twins’ scoring. The weather forecast of light rain might also make it harder for hitters to perform well. This could lead to a lower-scoring game, supporting the under pick.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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