Minnesota Twins vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/23

MLB game preview

The Minnesota Twins will visit the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The game is set to start at 7:10 PM. Fans can catch the action on SNY.

The Twins hold a 12-12 record and are third in the AL Central. Joe Ryan is set to pitch for the Twins, carrying a 2-2 record with a 3.29 ERA. The Mets, with an 8-16 record, are last in the NL East. Christian Scott will make his first appearance of the season on the mound for the Mets.

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They suffered a narrow 3-2 loss to the New York Mets on April 22, with Byron Buxton hitting a home run. Connor Prielipp pitched four innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out six batters.

On April 21, the Twins secured a 5-3 victory against the Mets. Byron Buxton again contributed with a home run, while Luke Keaschall had two hits and two RBIs. Simeon Woods Richardson pitched five innings, giving up three earned runs and striking out two.

The team’s hitting stats show a batting average of .227, ranking 16th in the league. They have a strong on-base percentage, ranked 10th, and have hit 28 home runs, placing them 7th. Joe Ryan, a key starting pitcher, holds a 3.29 ERA with 28 strikeouts this season.

Twins vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:10 PM
  • Betting Odds: Twins Moneyline -119, Mets Moneyline -102

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets recently secured a close victory against the Minnesota Twins, winning 3-2. Clay Holmes delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching seven innings and allowing only two earned runs. Francisco Lindor contributed with two hits, one run, and one RBI in the game.

Despite the recent win, the Mets have faced challenges in previous games. They lost 5-3 to the Twins in a game where Francisco Lindor hit a home run and drove in three runs. The team also fell to the Chicago Cubs 2-1, with MJ Melendez hitting a home run.

Looking at the season stats, the Mets have a batting average of .224, ranking 19th. Their on-base percentage is .288, placing them 25th in the league. With 17 home runs, the Mets hold the 16th spot in this category.

BTB Betting Pick

The Twins are favored with a moneyline of -119 against the Mets at -102. The Twins have a strong hitting lineup, ranking 7th in home runs with 28. Their pitching is solid too, with a 3.99 ERA. The Mets struggle in batting, ranking 25th in on-base percentage. I recommend picking the Twins to win the game straight up.

The total line for this game is set at 7.5 runs. The Twins have a solid pitching staff, ranking 13th in ERA, while the Mets’ pitching ranks 15th. Both teams have strong pitching but weaker batting stats. With these factors, I recommend taking the under 7.5 for the total runs in this game.