Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/5

MLB game preview

The Minnesota Twins will visit the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The game is set for Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 1:35 PM. Fans can watch it on PEAC.

The Twins have a 43-47 record and are third in the AL Central. Joe Ryan will start for them. The Yankees hold a 49-39 record, sitting second in the AL East. Ryan Weathers will take the mound for the Yankees. The weather forecast predicts light rain with a warm breeze.

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have shown strong hitting in recent games. On July 4th, they defeated the New York Yankees 11-4 with six home runs. Josh Bell and Kody Clemens were key players, each contributing multiple RBIs.

In their game on July 1st against the Houston Astros, the Twins won 8-3. Taj Bradley delivered an impressive pitching performance, striking out 11 batters over five innings. Their offensive power included three home runs, with contributions from Luke Keaschall and Josh Bell.

For the next game, Joe Ryan is expected to start for the Twins. His season stats include a 3.61 ERA and 113 strikeouts. The Twins’ batting lineup features Byron Buxton and Kody Clemens, both key contributors this season.

Twins vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York, NY
  • Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Twins Moneyline +115, Yankees Moneyline -138

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have had a tough stretch recently, losing four of their last five games. Their most recent game was against the Minnesota Twins, where they lost by a score of 11-4. Despite hitting two home runs, the Yankees could not keep up with the Twins’ six home runs.

Offensively, Ben Rice has been a key player for the Yankees. He leads the team with 24 home runs and a .267 batting average. Paul Goldschmidt also contributes with 14 home runs and a .271 average.

On the pitching side, Ryan Weathers will be the starting pitcher in the next game. He has a 3-6 record with a 4.08 ERA this season. The Yankees will need a strong performance from him to get back on track.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored on the moneyline at -138. With a strong pitching staff holding a 3.38 ERA, ranked 2nd, they have the edge over the Twins. The Yankees’ ability to limit opponents’ batting average to .227, ranked 4th, supports a pick for them to win with a projected score of Yankees 5, Twins 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Yankees’ pitching strength and the Twins’ 27th-ranked 4.82 ERA suggest a game with runs. Given both teams’ offensive capabilities, especially the Yankees’ 128 home runs, ranked 1st, the game is likely to go over the total of 8.5 runs.