Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 29, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 29, 2025 ,

MLB Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction 5/28

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Minnesota Twins will take on the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The game is set to begin at 1:10 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night of baseball as these teams meet on the field.

Twins vs. Rays Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Twins +109. The Twins have a better overall record and a strong pitching performance from Pablo López. They recently won against the Rays, which adds confidence to this pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-115). Both teams have strong starting pitchers with low ERAs, suggesting a low-scoring game. The Twins’ recent games have also been low in total runs.

Team Trends

  • The Minnesota Twins have a strong home record of 18-8 this season.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have an even overall record of 27-27 this season.
  • In their recent game on May 27th, the Twins beat the Rays 4-2 with Joe Ryan pitching 6 innings and allowing only 1 run.
  • On May 26th, the Rays won against the Twins 7-2, with Zack Littell pitching 6 1/3 innings and allowing only 1 run.
  • The Twins have a division record of 10-12, while the Rays’ division record stands at 9-7.

Twins vs Rays Preview

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Minnesota Twins will play against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The game starts at 1:10 PM, and fans can look forward to a night of baseball action. The Twins will have Pablo López on the mound. He has an ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 0.97 this season.

The Rays will counter with Drew Rasmussen as their starting pitcher. Rasmussen has an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.00. Both pitchers have shown strong performances this season. The matchup between these teams and their pitchers will be interesting to watch.

Rays’ Offensive and Pitching Highlights

The Tampa Bay Rays have some strong hitters this season. Brandon Lowe leads the team with a batting average of .249. He also has hit 10 home runs, ranking first in the league. Jonathan Aranda is close behind with a .309 batting average and seven home runs. Yandy Díaz is another key player for the Rays. He has a batting average of .238 and has hit seven home runs. Like Lowe and Aranda, he has 29 RBIs, which is first on the team and in the league. On the pitching side, Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays. He has an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.00. The Rays’ pitching staff has a team ERA of 3.65, ranking 11th overall.

Twins’ Key Players and Pitching Strengths

The Minnesota Twins have some solid hitters. Ty France is leading the team with a .253 batting average. He has hit four home runs and has 30 RBIs, ranking first on the team. Ryan Jeffers is another player to watch, with a .260 batting average and 18 RBIs. Carlos Correa, usually a key player, is currently out due to a concussion. He has been placed on the 7-day injured list. This could impact the Twins’ lineup as they face the Rays. On the pitching side, Pablo López will start for the Twins. He has an impressive ERA of 2.31 and a WHIP of 0.97. The Twins’ pitching staff has a team ERA of 3.25, which ranks them fourth overall.

Final Betting Pick

The Twins’ money line at +109 looks appealing because of their recent win against the Rays and Pablo López’s strong pitching. López has an ERA of 2.31, which is lower than Drew Rasmussen’s 2.60. This gives the Twins a slight edge in pitching, and their overall record of 30-24 is better than the Rays’ 27-27.

The under 8.0 prediction is backed by both teams’ solid starting pitchers. The Twins have a team ERA of 3.25, ranking them fourth in the league. The Rays also have a decent ERA at 3.65, which suggests a low-scoring game. Recent games for the Twins have been low in total runs, reinforcing this pick.

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

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