Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 5/3

MLB game preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will visit the Minnesota Twins for an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN, and it is set to start at 12:45 PM on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Fans can watch the game on SN1.

The Blue Jays have a record of 16-17 and are ranked third in their division. They have won their last two games. On the other hand, the Twins hold a 14-20 record, sitting fifth in their division. They have lost their last two games. The starting pitchers will be Trey Yesavage for the Blue Jays and Joe Ryan for the Twins.

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are on a winning streak, having secured victories in four of their last five games. They recently outscored the Minnesota Twins twice in a row, with scores of 11-4 and 7-3. In these games, Kazuma Okamoto and Lenyn Sosa were key contributors at the plate.

The Blue Jays’ batting lineup is ranked 8th in the league with a .250 average. They have hit 32 home runs, placing them 13th in the league. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the team with a .331 batting average, showing consistent performance.

On the mound, Trey Yesavage is set to start for the Blue Jays. He has a record of 1-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. His performance will be crucial as the team continues their series against the Twins.

Blue Jays vs Twins Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins
  • Venue: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
  • Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Blue Jays Moneyline -109, Twins Moneyline -111

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have had a rough stretch recently. They have lost four of their last five games. Their only win came against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 30th with a score of 7-1.

Byron Buxton has been a key player for the Twins. He hit a home run in two out of the last three games against the Blue Jays. Ryan Jeffers also contributed with a home run and multiple hits in the same series.

Pitching has been a challenge for the Twins. Joe Ryan, the probable starter for the next game, holds a record of 2-3. His season ERA stands at 3.76 with 39 strikeouts.

BTB Betting Pick

The game between the Blue Jays and the Twins is a close one to call with the odds almost even. The Blue Jays have a slight edge with a batting average of .250 compared to the Twins’ .234. Given their higher batting average and a similar pitching performance, the recommendation is to pick the Blue Jays to win. The current line is Blue Jays -109 and Twins -111, with a projected score of Blue Jays 5, Twins 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. Both teams have shown moderate offensive capabilities, with the Blue Jays hitting 32 home runs and the Twins 40. Considering the pitching stats, with the Blue Jays holding an ERA of 4.23 and the Twins at 4.49, the game could see enough runs to exceed the total. The recommendation is to go with the over 8.0 (-114). The projected total score is 9.