Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/3

MLB game preview

The Minnesota Twins are set to play against the New York Yankees in an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at Yankee Stadium in New York on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 7:05 PM. Fans can catch the action on the YES channel.

The Twins have a record of 42-46 and stand third in the AL Central. They have won 5 of their last 10 games. The Yankees, with a record of 48-38, are second in the AL East. However, they are on a seven-game losing streak, having won only 2 of their last 10 games.

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins are coming off a strong win against the Houston Astros, securing an 8-3 victory. In this game, the Twins hit three home runs and racked up four extra-base hits. Taj Bradley, the starting pitcher, was impressive with 11 strikeouts over five innings.

In their recent games, the Twins have shown mixed results. They managed a narrow 5-4 win against the Astros on June 29th but lost 6-4 the following day. Their offense has been led by players like Josh Bell and Kody Clemens, who have each contributed home runs and RBIs.

The Twins’ team stats show a balanced approach in hitting, with a batting average ranked 9th in the league. Their pitching, however, has struggled at times, ranking 26th in earned run average. In their upcoming game, Mike Paredes is set to start, bringing a 4.26 ERA into the game against the Yankees.

Twins vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Twins Moneyline +151, Yankees Moneyline -181

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have had a tough stretch in recent games. They lost their last five games, including a recent series against the Detroit Tigers. Their offense has struggled, with only one home run in each of their last three games.

Despite the challenges, Ben Rice has been a key player for the Yankees. He leads the team with 23 home runs and a .269 batting average. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Paul Goldschmidt have also contributed with home runs and runs batted in.

The Yankees’ pitching staff, led by Gerrit Cole, aims to bounce back. Cole will start the next game with a 4.06 ERA and 34 strikeouts this season. The Yankees’ pitching ranks first in ERA, showing their potential to improve in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored to win with a moneyline of -181. The Twins are at +151. With the Yankees’ top-ranked ERA and strong pitching, they are likely to win. The projected score is Yankees 6, Twins 3.

The total for this game is set at 9.5 runs. Considering both teams’ hitting and pitching stats, the under 9.5 (-105) is a reasonable pick. The Yankees have the top-ranked ERA, which could keep the total score lower.