Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/20

MLB game preview

The Houston Astros are set to play against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Astros hold a record of 20-30 and are ranked 4th in the AL West. They recently broke a losing streak with a win and have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games.

On the other side, the Twins have a 22-27 record, placing them 3rd in the AL Central. They come into the game after a loss but have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games. The game will be played on a clear day with a light breeze, and fans can catch it on MNNT at 1:40 PM.

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros are entering their next game after a close 2-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins. In this recent game, Jason Alexander pitched six innings without allowing any earned runs. Isaac Paredes and Jeremy Peña contributed significantly with their bats, helping secure the win.

Despite their recent win, the Astros have had some tough games. They faced an 8-0 loss to the Texas Rangers and a 6-3 loss to the Twins. The team has shown some power at the plate with Yordan Alvarez leading the charge, hitting 15 home runs this season.

On the mound, the Astros will start Mike Burrows, who has a 2-5 record and a 5.72 ERA. The team has struggled with pitching this season, ranking last in the league for earned run average. Their pitching staff will need to step up to support the hitters in their upcoming game.

Astros vs Twins Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins
  • Venue: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
  • Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Astros Moneyline +128, Twins Moneyline -154

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have been up and down in their recent games. They won against the Houston Astros on May 18th with a score of 6-3. Josh Bell stood out, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs.

In the current season, the Twins’ batting average sits at .236, ranking 13th in the league. They have hit 53 home runs, placing them 9th overall. Their on-base percentage is .322, which is 8th in the league.

Joe Ryan will be the starting pitcher for the Twins in the next game. He has a record of 2-3 this season with a 3.20 ERA. Ryan has struck out 52 batters and has a WHIP of 1.01.

BTB Betting Pick

The Twins are favored with a moneyline of -154, while the Astros are at +128. The Twins have a better pitching staff, with an ERA of 4.26 compared to the Astros’ 5.36. The recommendation is to pick the Twins to win straight up, with a projected score of Twins 5, Astros 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs. Both teams show strong hitting capabilities, with the Astros ranking 4th in home runs and the Twins showing decent slugging. The recommendation is to pick the over, as the projected total is 9 runs.