Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/16

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Brewers have a 25-17 record and are ranked second in the NL Central division. They come into this game on a two-game winning streak and have won seven of their last ten games.

The Minnesota Twins, with a 20-25 record, sit fourth in the AL Central division. They are looking to bounce back after a recent loss. The game is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7:10 PM and will be broadcast on MNNT. Weather conditions are expected to be mild with a light breeze.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a close win against the Minnesota Twins, with a final score of 3-2. Coleman Crow pitched five innings, allowing just one earned run and striking out three. Jake Bauers and Jackson Chourio each contributed with two hits to help secure the victory.

In their previous game against the San Diego Padres, the Brewers had a strong 7-1 win. Kyle Harrison was on the mound, pitching five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. Andrew Vaughn and Brice Turang stood out with their hitting, each driving in key runs.

Overall, the Brewers have been consistent in recent games, showing strong performances both offensively and defensively. They are ranked 7th in batting average and 4th in on-base percentage this season. Logan Henderson is expected to start the next game, bringing his 4.15 ERA and 16 strikeouts to the mound.

Brewers vs Twins Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Minnesota Twins
  • Venue: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
  • Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -125, Twins Moneyline +106, Brewers Runline -1.5 (+131), Twins Runline +1.5 (-156), Total Over 8.5 (-107), Total Under 8.5 (-113)

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have had mixed results in recent games. They won by 8 runs against the Miami Marlins on May 14th. In that game, they had 9 hits and 4 extra-base hits, with strong performances from Austin Martin and James Outman.

On May 15th, the Twins faced the Milwaukee Brewers and lost by 1 run. Joe Ryan pitched for 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run and striking out 7. Despite 8 hits, the Twins had no extra-base hits or home runs in this game.

The Twins’ team batting average is .236, placing them 13th in the league. They rank 11th in on-base percentage and 16th in slugging percentage. Their pitching staff has a 4.42 ERA, ranking 24th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers have a moneyline of -125, while the Twins sit at +106. The Brewers have a strong pitching staff with an ERA of 3.32, ranked 4th. The Twins have an ERA of 4.42, ranked 24th. With better pitching, the Brewers are the pick to win the game. The projected score is Brewers 5, Twins 3.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. The Brewers’ pitching limits opponents with a batting average against of .224. The Twins have given up 40 home runs, ranked 5th. This suggests a lower-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the under 8.5 total runs.