Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 8/5

The Minnesota Twins will play against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 6:40 PM. The game will be held at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with a light breeze and scattered clouds. The Twins have a record of 52-60, while the Tigers lead the division with a 66-48 record.

Twins vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Detroit Tigers -144. The Tigers have a strong home record of 37-21 and are coming off a win against the Twins. The Twins have struggled on the road with a 22-36 record.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-103). Both teams showed they can score in their last game, with a total of 9 runs. The Tigers have a solid offense, ranking 6th in slugging percentage this season.

Team Trends

  • The Detroit Tigers hold a strong home record of 37-21 this season.
  • The Minnesota Twins have a road record of 22-36 this season.
  • In their last game on August 4th, the Tigers won against the Twins with a score of 6-3.
  • The Twins have struggled recently, going 3-7 in their last 10 games.
  • The Tigers have performed well recently, winning 6 of their last 10 games.

Twins vs Tigers Preview

The Minnesota Twins are set to take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Twins have had a tough season so far, sitting at 52-60 and fourth in their division. They are looking to turn things around after a recent loss. Their starting pitcher, Zebby Matthews, has an ERA of 5.67 and a WHIP of 1.41. He holds a record of 2-3 this season.

On the other side, the Detroit Tigers are leading their division with a strong record of 66-48. They have won their last game and are 6-4 in their last ten games. Chris Paddack will start for the Tigers, with an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.24. His record stands at 4-9. The Tigers will aim to continue their winning momentum at home.

Detroit Tigers: Key Players and Stats

The Detroit Tigers have been hitting well this season. They have a team batting average of .250, which ranks 8th in the league. Their slugging percentage is .423, placing them 6th overall. Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers in home runs, runs, and RBIs. He has hit 23 home runs, scored 61 runs, and has 63 RBIs. Gleyber Torres is another key player, with a batting average of .273 and 13 home runs. On the mound, Chris Paddack is set to start for the Tigers. He has an ERA of 4.77 and a WHIP of 1.24. The Tigers’ pitching staff holds a team ERA of 3.79, ranked 10th in the league.

Minnesota Twins: Players and Performance

The Minnesota Twins have a team batting average of .240, ranking them 15th in the league. Their on-base percentage stands at .311, placing them 14th. In terms of power, their slugging percentage is .397. Ryan Jeffers has been a standout for the Twins. He holds a batting average of .254 and has hit 8 home runs. Brooks Lee is another key player, with 10 home runs and a .245 batting average. On the pitching side, Zebby Matthews will start for the Twins. His ERA is 5.67, and he has a WHIP of 1.41. The Twins’ pitching team has an ERA of 4.30, ranking 23rd in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Detroit Tigers are a solid pick for the money line at -144. They have a strong home record of 37-21, which shows they play well at Comerica Park. The Tigers also have a good recent performance, winning their last game against the Twins 6-3. This gives them confidence going into this game.

The over 8.5 runs is a reasonable choice. Both teams scored a total of 9 runs in their last game. The Tigers have a strong offense, ranking 6th in slugging percentage this season. With both teams capable of putting up runs, the over looks promising.


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