Miami Marlins vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/13

MLB game preview

The Miami Marlins and the Minnesota Twins will meet for a regular-season game at Target Field in Minneapolis. Both teams share a record of 19-23. The Marlins are ranked 4th in the NL East, while the Twins sit at 5th in the AL Central. The game will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7:40 PM.

The Marlins come into this game with a recent loss, while the Twins are riding a three-game winning streak. Max Meyer will start for Miami with a 2-0 record and a 2.79 ERA. Simeon Woods Richardson will pitch for Minnesota and is looking for his first win of the season. The weather at Target Field is expected to be mild with scattered clouds and a light breeze.

Miami Marlins Team Preview

The Miami Marlins have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They secured a narrow 8-7 win against the Washington Nationals on May 9th. However, they faced a 3-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on May 12th, with Eury Pérez on the mound.

The team’s hitting has been varied, with a batting average of .244, ranking them 9th. Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards have been key players, both contributing four home runs this season. Despite their efforts, the team struggled in the recent game against the Twins, only managing two hits.

On the pitching side, Max Meyer is expected to start the next game. He holds a 2-0 record with a 2.79 ERA in the 2026 season. Meyer’s performance will be crucial as they face Simeon Woods Richardson from the Twins, who has had a challenging season so far.

Marlins vs Twins Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins
  • Venue: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
  • Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Marlins Moneyline -125, Twins Moneyline +105

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have been on a winning streak, securing victories in three of their last four games. Their most recent win was a 3-0 game against the Miami Marlins, where Bailey Ober delivered an impressive pitching performance. Ober pitched a complete game, allowing just two hits and striking out seven batters.

Ryan Jeffers has been a standout player for the Twins this season. He leads the team with a .299 batting average, six home runs, and 25 RBIs. In the recent win against the Marlins, Jeffers hit a home run, contributing two RBIs to the Twins’ victory.

The Twins’ offense has shown some strength, ranking ninth in home runs and on-base percentage this season. However, they have struggled with consistency, as seen in their .235 team batting average. With a challenging game ahead against the Marlins, the Twins will look to maintain their recent momentum and improve their hitting.

BTB Betting Pick

The Marlins are favored with a moneyline of -125, while the Twins are at +105. The Marlins have a stronger batting average and a better pitching ERA. Based on these factors, the Marlins are the pick to win the game with a projected score of Marlins 5, Twins 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Marlins’ pitching ranks higher in preventing home runs, and the Twins have struggled with their pitching ERA. This suggests a game that could see more runs, so taking the over 8.5 is recommended. The projected total score is 9 runs.