Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 4/28

MLB game preview

The Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins meet in an MLB regular season game at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Mariners have a record of 14-16 and are third in the AL West. They lost their last game but have gone 6-4 in their last ten. Their manager, Dan Wilson, leads the team, with Logan Gilbert starting on the mound. Gilbert holds a 1-3 record with a 4.36 ERA this season.

The Minnesota Twins come into this game with a 13-16 record, placing them third in the AL Central. They won their last game but have struggled recently, going 2-8 in their last ten. Derek Shelton is their manager, and Joe Ryan will start as the pitcher. Ryan has a 2-2 record with a 3.90 ERA this season. The game is set for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:40 PM under mild weather with broken clouds.

Seattle Mariners Team Preview

The Seattle Mariners are coming off a mixed set of recent games. They faced a tough loss against the Minnesota Twins, falling 11-4. In this game, Luis Castillo struggled on the mound, allowing seven earned runs and two home runs in five innings. However, Cal Raleigh managed to hit a home run, contributing two RBIs to the team’s total.

In previous games against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Mariners showed their strength. They secured a narrow 3-2 win, thanks to home runs by Rob Refsnyder and Cal Raleigh. Emerson Hancock pitched solidly, allowing only two earned runs over six innings. In another game against the Cardinals, the Mariners won 11-9, with Cole Young hitting a home run and scoring three runs.

The Mariners’ offense has been driven by key players like Cal Raleigh and Cole Young. Raleigh leads the team with seven home runs and 17 RBIs. Young has a batting average of .260 with three home runs and 15 RBIs. On the mound, Logan Gilbert is set to start against the Twins, with a season record of 1-3 and a 4.36 ERA.

Mariners vs Twins Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins
  • Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
  • Date: April 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mariners Moneyline -130, Twins Moneyline +108

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins recently had a strong showing against the Seattle Mariners, winning 11-4. Kody Clemens had a standout performance with 5 RBIs and a home run. Connor Prielipp pitched 5 innings, allowing only 1 hit.

The Twins have struggled in some recent games, losing to the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Mets. Their batting average sits at .231, ranking 19th in the league. However, their on-base percentage is stronger at .328, placing them 8th overall.

Ryan Jeffers has been a key player for the Twins with a .282 batting average. Brooks Lee is also contributing with 5 home runs this season. Joe Ryan will be the starting pitcher against the Mariners, holding a 3.90 ERA in the 2026 season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mariners are favored with a moneyline of -130 against the Twins at +108. The Mariners have a strong pitching record with a team ERA ranked 6th, while the Twins rank 18th. Based on pitching strength, the Mariners are the pick to win the game with a projected score of Mariners 5, Twins 3.

The total line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, with the over at -108 and the under at -112. Both teams have mid-tier hitting stats, but the Mariners’ pitching could limit scoring. The under is the pick, given the projected total score of 8 runs, which slightly exceeds the line but factors in the Mariners’ pitching edge.