Athletics vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/24

MLB game preview

The Minnesota Twins will host the None Athletics at Target Field. The game is scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026, at 8:10 PM. Fans can catch the action on MNNT.

The Athletics come into this game with a record of 43-59 and are ranked 4th in the AL West. They have lost their last two games. The Twins, on the other hand, have a 51-53 record and sit 3rd in the AL Central. They have won their last two games and have a balanced performance in their last ten games.

Athletics Team Preview

The Athletics are gearing up for another game against the Minnesota Twins. In their last game, the Athletics struggled on the mound against the Diamondbacks, losing 15-5. Despite the loss, Jeff McNeil had a solid performance with a home run and two runs scored.

Offensively, the Athletics have shown some power with their bats. They are ranked 10th in slugging percentage and home runs this season. Shea Langeliers leads the team in home runs with 23, while Jacob Wilson boasts a .291 batting average.

On the mound, Jacob Lopez is set to start for the Athletics. He holds a 4-4 record with a 6.64 ERA this season. The Athletics’ pitching staff has struggled, ranking 29th in ERA and 27th in home runs allowed.

Athletics vs Twins Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: None Athletics vs Minnesota Twins
  • Venue: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
  • Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Athletics Moneyline +121, Twins Moneyline -144, Athletics Runline +1.5 (-169), Twins Runline -1.5 (+141), Total Over 9.5 (-110), Total Under 9.5 (-111)

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured two wins against the Cleveland Guardians, with scores of 3-1 and 10-6. However, they also faced losses, including a tough 13-4 defeat against the Guardians and a 10-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

In hitting, the Twins have a batting average of .246, placing them 10th in the league. Their on-base percentage is .320, while their slugging percentage is .410. They have hit 126 home runs, ranking 11th among teams.

On the pitching front, the Twins have an ERA of 4.71, ranking 25th. Opponents have a batting average of .253 against them. Zebby Matthews is expected to start the next game, carrying a record of 4-7 and an ERA of 5.40 this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Twins are favored to win against the Athletics with a moneyline of -144. The Athletics have a moneyline of +121. The Twins have a slightly better team pitching ERA and fewer home runs given up, which could give them the edge in this game. The projected score is Twins 5, Athletics 4.

The total for the game is set at 9.5 runs. Both teams have struggled with pitching, as shown by their high ERA rankings. This suggests that the game might have more runs than expected. Taking the over at 9.5 (-110) seems like a reasonable pick given these conditions.