Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 5, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 5, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins Prediction 7/5

The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The game is set for an afternoon start at 2:10 PM. Fans can watch the action on FDSSU, with weather expected to be warm with light rain and a breeze.

Rays vs. Twins Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays at -129. The Rays have a better road record at 20-15 compared to the Twins’ home record of 23-17. The Rays also have a stronger overall season record.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-101). Both teams have shown limited scoring in recent games, and the weather conditions could further dampen offensive output.

Team Trends

  • The Minnesota Twins have a home record of 23-17 this season.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have a road record of 20-15 this season.
  • The game on July 5, 2025, will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN.
  • Weather for the game day is forecasted as warm with light rain and a light breeze.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on July 4, 2025.

Rays vs Twins Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will travel to Target Field to play the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon. The game begins at 2:10 PM, and fans can tune in on FDSSU. The weather is expected to be warm, with light rain and a breeze, which might affect play.

Taj Bradley will start for the Rays, holding an ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.30. He has a record of 5 wins and 6 losses this season. The Twins have not yet announced their starting pitcher. Both teams will look to leverage their strengths in this matchup.

Twins’ Home Team Advantage

The Minnesota Twins have some strong hitters this season. Ty France is leading the team with 42 RBIs and 35 runs in 86 games. Brooks Lee also contributes with a .270 batting average and 8 home runs. Carlos Correa plays a key role with 7 home runs and 29 RBIs. Ryan Jeffers, the catcher, has 6 home runs and a .330 on-base percentage. Kody Clemens leads the team in home runs with 9, despite having a lower batting average. The Twins’ team batting average is .238, ranking 15th. They have hit 99 home runs, placing them 13th in the league. Their pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA, and they rank 11th in strikeouts with 750.

Tampa Bay Rays: Strong Contenders

The Tampa Bay Rays have solid hitters this season. Junior Caminero leads the team with 21 home runs and 54 RBIs. Brandon Lowe adds to the offense with 19 home runs and 50 RBIs. Yandy Díaz stands out with a .291 batting average and 14 home runs. Jonathan Aranda contributes a .316 batting average, ranking high on the team. José Caballero and Taylor Walls provide depth with their contributions. On the mound, Taj Bradley starts for the Rays. He has a 4.79 ERA and a 5-6 record. The Rays’ team ERA is 3.75, placing them 10th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays have a strong road record this season, going 20-15 away from home. This gives them an edge over the Twins, who have a 23-17 record at home. The Rays’ overall season record of 48-40 also shows their consistency and strength compared to the Twins’ 42-46 record.

For the over/under prediction, choosing under 9.5 seems reasonable. Both teams have shown limited scoring in recent games. The Rays have not scored more than six runs in their last five games. Similarly, the Twins have struggled to score, with only one game above four runs in their last five. Weather conditions may also play a role in keeping the score low.

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