Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/29

MLB game preview

The Minnesota Twins will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park for an MLB regular season game. The game is set for Friday, May 29, 2026, at 6:45 PM. Fans can catch the action on APLTV.

The Twins come into this game with a record of 27-30. They are third in the AL Central. The Pirates hold a record of 29-28 and are fifth in the NL Central. Both teams have lost their last two games, making this matchup an opportunity to get back on track.

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have faced a mix of outcomes in recent games. They secured a win against the Chicago White Sox on May 26th, with a score of 5-3. Joe Ryan played a key role, pitching 7 2/3 innings and allowing only 2 earned runs while striking out 9 batters.

In their most recent game against the White Sox on May 28th, the Twins lost 6-2. Simeon Woods Richardson struggled on the mound, giving up 5 earned runs in just 2 2/3 innings. The Twins managed only 5 hits and no home runs in that game.

Offensively, Byron Buxton is a standout player for the Twins. He holds a batting average of .260 with 17 home runs and 27 RBIs this season. Alongside him, Brooks Lee and Josh Bell are also contributing, though their batting averages are lower at .250 and .213, respectively.

Twins vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Minnesota Twins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Twins Moneyline +116, Pirates Moneyline -138, Twins Runline +1.5 (-182), Pirates Runline -1.5 (+152), Total Over 8.0 (-109), Total Under 8.0 (-112)

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to play their next game against the Minnesota Twins. In their recent games, they have shown mixed results. They won two out of their last five games against the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays.

The Pirates have a strong batting lineup. Brandon Lowe leads the team with 14 home runs and a .265 batting average. Spencer Horwitz also contributes with a .283 average and 25 RBIs.

On the pitching side, Jared Jones will start for the Pirates. This will be his first game of the season. The Pirates pitching staff ranks 10th in ERA, showing solid performances this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored to win with a moneyline of -138, while the Twins are at +116. The Pirates have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 4th and 3rd, respectively. Their pitching is also strong, with a 10th-ranked ERA. Given these factors, the recommendation is to pick the Pirates to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs. The Pirates have allowed fewer home runs and have a better ERA compared to the Twins. Both teams have strong strikeout numbers, which may limit scoring opportunities. With these stats, the recommendation is to take the under 8.0 runs.