Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/13

MLB game preview

The Boston Red Sox will travel to Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins in this MLB regular season game. The Red Sox come into the game with a 6-9 record, holding the 4th spot in the AL East. They are on a two-game winning streak, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games.

The Twins have a 9-7 record and are 2nd in the AL Central. They have also won their last two games and have a 7-3 record in their last ten games. The game will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:40 PM, with a mild day forecasted, light rain, and wind blowing out.

Boston Red Sox Team Preview

The Boston Red Sox have shown a strong performance in their recent games. They secured wins against the St. Louis Cardinals with scores of 9-3 and 7-1. Key players like Willson Contreras and Trevor Story contributed significantly with multiple hits and RBIs.

Boston’s team batting average is .233, ranking 13th in the league. Their on-base percentage stands at .317, placing them 12th. The team has hit 10 home runs this season, ranking 11th overall.

Garrett Crochet is the probable starting pitcher for the upcoming game. This season, he has a record of 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA. His performance will be crucial for the Red Sox in their game against the Minnesota Twins.

Red Sox vs Twins Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
  • Venue: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
  • Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Red Sox Moneyline -166, Twins Moneyline +140, Red Sox Runline -1.5 (+108), Twins Runline +1.5 (-129), Total Over 7.5 (+101), Total Under 7.5 (-122)

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins are coming off a strong performance against the Toronto Blue Jays. In their recent game on April 12th, they secured an 8-2 win. The team showed power with two home runs, and Taj Bradley contributed with five solid innings on the mound.

Josh Bell has been a key player for the Twins. He leads the team with a .275 batting average and has three home runs. Bell also has 12 RBIs, making him a reliable hitter in their lineup.

The Twins’ pitching staff has room for improvement, as their team ERA stands at 4.18. Bailey Ober, the probable starter for the next game, has a 5.27 ERA. He will look to lower that number and help the team continue their winning streak.

BTB Betting Pick

The Red Sox are favored on the moneyline at -166, while the Twins are at +140. With the Red Sox’s better pitching stats, including a 3.84 ERA compared to the Twins’ 4.18 ERA, the pick is the Red Sox to win. The projected score is Red Sox 4, Twins 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5. Both teams have middle-of-the-pack hitting stats, which suggests a lower-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the under at 7.5, with a projected total score of 7 runs.