The Minnesota Twins (39-42) visit the Detroit Tigers (51-31) Friday in the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch from Comerica Park is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Twins vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tigers lead 2-1
The Twins throttled the Seattle Mariners 10-1 Thursday in a much-needed home win. They have struggled immensely over the last 2 weeks, going 3-11 over their last 14 games. Minnesota’s defense has been the main cause for concern, allowing 6 or more runs in 5 of its last 7 games.
The Tigers destroyed the A’s Thursday, winning 8-0 after closing as just -150 favorites. They won 2 of 3 in that series. Detroit might be leading the AL Central, but it is just 6-6 over its last 12. It is 44-38 against the spread (ATS) on the season.
Twins at Tigers projected starters
TBD vs. RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long
With the Twins undergoing a significant rain delay in Thursday evening’s game, their starter has yet to be named.
2025 starters stats: 25-22, 4.07 ERA (420 IP, 190 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 8.5 K/92025 relievers stats: 14-20, 4.33 ERA (291 IP, 140 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 9.4 K/9
Gipson-Long (0-0, 4.58 ERA) makes his second start and fifth appearance. The rookie has allowed 17 hits and 2 walks with 13 K’s through 17 2/3 innings.
Last appearance: No-decision, 6 1/3 relief IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 8-3 defeat at Tampa Bay Rays SaturdayLast start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 5-4 victory at Chicago White Sox June 42025 home stats: 1 relief appearance (June 15), 3 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 8-4 defeat vs. Cincinnati RedsHas never faced Twins; made his MLB debut in 2023 and missed all of 2024 with injury
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Twins at Tigers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Twins +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Tigers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Twins -1.5 (+155) | Tigers +1.5 (-185)Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)Twins at Tigers picks and predictionsPrediction
Tigers 6, Twins 3
BET TIGERS (-120).
The Tigers offense has been clicking on all cylinders, scoring 28 runs over its last 4 games. The Tigers also sit as the third-best home team in the majors with a 28-13 record at Comerica Park.
The Twins, coming off a longer-than-expected game against the Mariners, have tallied 2 or fewer runs in 3 of their last 6 games. They are just 1-6 in their last 7 away contests.
Take TIGERS (-120).
PASS.
There’s no great value here. The Twins (+155) as run-line favorites are too risky, while the Tigers (-185) aren’t worth the price tag as underdogs here.
BET OVER 8.5 (-120).
The Twins have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games. They have allowed 53 runs over their last 7 games.
Detroit, which is 41-36-5 O/U on the season, has gone Over in 10 of its last 12. It is 7-2 O/U in its last 3 home series. Back OVER 8.5 (-120).
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