Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/26

MLB game preview

The Minnesota Twins will visit the Tampa Bay Rays for an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. The Twins have a record of 12-15, while the Rays hold a record of 15-11. The Twins are on a four-game losing streak, and the Rays have won their last three games.

Simeon Woods Richardson will start for the Twins, with a 0-3 record and a 5.96 ERA. The Rays will counter with Griffin Jax, who has a 1-2 record and an 8.00 ERA. The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 1:40 PM and will be broadcast on MNNT.

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have been struggling in their recent games. They lost the last four games, with three of those losses against the Tampa Bay Rays. In their most recent game, they managed just five hits and failed to score more than one run against the Rays.

On the hitting side, the Twins have a batting average of .229 for the season, ranking them 20th in the league. They have shown some power, ranking 7th in home runs with 32. Josh Bell and Brooks Lee are key players, contributing with home runs and RBIs.

The Twins’ pitching staff has had its challenges, with an ERA of 4.29, placing them 16th in the league. Simeon Woods Richardson is set to start the next game and is seeking his first win. His current season stats include a 5.96 ERA and 13 strikeouts.

Twins vs Rays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  • Venue: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL
  • Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Twins Moneyline +118, Rays Moneyline -141, Twins Runline +1.5 (-178), Rays Runline -1.5 (+148), Total Over 8.5 (-115), Total Under 8.5 (-106)

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are having a good run at home. In their recent games, they have shown strong performances. They won their last three games against the Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds.

The Rays have some strong hitters in their lineup. Yandy Díaz has a batting average of .337, leading the team in this category. Junior Caminero is also performing well with 8 home runs and a .269 average.

On the pitching side, Griffin Jax is the probable starter for the next game. This season, he has a 1-2 record with an 8.00 ERA. The Rays will look to improve their pitching as they continue their home stretch.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rays have a moneyline of -141, making them the favorite to win against the Twins, who have a moneyline of +118. The Rays have a better batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 7th in both categories. Their pitching also shows strength with a batting average against of .226, ranking 5th. With these factors, picking the Rays to win seems reasonable. The projected score is Rays 5, Twins 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5, with the odds for the over at -115 and the under at -106. Both teams have shown some power, with the Twins ranking 7th in home runs and the Rays ranking 13th. However, the Rays’ strong pitching might limit scoring. Given the projected score of 5-4, taking the under 8.5 looks like a good choice.