Brendan O’Sullivan dives into his pick and prediction for the Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays game on Sunday, April 12.
The Twins and Blue Jays play the final game of their three-game series on Sunday, April 12.
Toronto is a -115 moneyline favorite, while Minnesota is -105 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The game total is set at over/under eight runs.
Let’s get into a pick and prediction for this Twins vs. Blue Jays game.
Twins vs. Blue Jays prediction, preview
The Twins and Blue Jays split the first two games of the series and now enter the deciding third game on Sunday, April 12. On one end, Max Scherzer is starting. The veteran pitcher is on the last legs of his career but can still give quality outings for a contender. The other end features Taj Bradley, who is having a terrific start to 2026.
Bradley struggled since debuting in 2022, but he’s settled in through three starts with the Twins this year. He has a 1.08 ERA across 16.2 innings, while striking out 22 batters. He has allowed 14 hits, but he’s kept teams off the scoreboard aside from two runs.
With the Blue Jays averaging just 3.92 runs per game, there’s belief that Bradley can continue his excellent season on Sunday. Toronto is an American League contender, but the offense has yet to wake up at this point of the season.
Meanwhile, Scherzer has a terrific career, but he isn’t reliable anymore. The veteran can give you six scoreless or struggle through two frames. Since Minnesota ranks ninth in runs per game (4.57), the latter is more likely.
Twins vs. Blue Jays Pick, Best Bet
While the Blue Jays and Twins have vastly different season-long expectations, this game should swing toward Minnesota. The Twins’ offense is top 10 in runs per game, while Toronto is 19th.
Factor in the pitching matchup, and it’s fair to favor the Twins on the road.
Best Bet: Minnesota Twins ML (-105)