Minnesota Twins vs Athletics Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday August 25 2026
My Twins vs Athletics picks for Tuesday night favor Minnesota, a team coming off a 9-6 win and getting a starter who just dominated the Braves his last time out. For more plays across the league tonight, check out my MLB picks.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Side Pick: Minnesota Twins -1.5 (+104)
- Total Pick: Over 10
- Projected Final Score: Twins 8, Athletics 4
Odds and Line Movement
Minnesota's moneyline opened around -151 on Sunday night and firmed up to -156 by Monday, holding steady into Tuesday morning, while the Athletics have moved from +125 up to +129 over the same stretch. Public money has been heavily on the Twins all week, reaching as high as 88% of dollars wagered. The total opened at 9.5 runs and moved through a range between -108 and -117 on the Over side before jumping up to 10 runs by Tuesday morning, with the public leaning Under as much as 90% in the most recent reading.
Current Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | -156 | Over 10 (-104) |
| Athletics | +129 | Under 10 (-116) |
Line Movement - Moneyline
| Date | Minnesota | Athletics | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25 | -156 | +129 | MIN 88%, 87% |
| 08/24 | -156 | +129 | MIN 88%, 80% |
| 08/24 | -156 | +129 | MIN 87%, 80% |
| 08/24 | -156 | +129 | MIN 87%, 93% |
| 08/24 | -156 | +129 | -- |
| 08/24 | -156 | +129 | -- |
| 08/24 | -151 | +125 | -- |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Over | Under | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25 | 10 (-104) | 10 (-116) | U90%, O69% |
| 08/24 | 9.5 (-117) | 9.5 (-103) | O91%, O89% |
| 08/24 | 9.5 (-114) | 9.5 (-105) | -- |
| 08/24 | 9.5 (-111) | 9.5 (-109) | -- |
| 08/24 | 9.5 (-108) | 9.5 (-112) | -- |
Twins vs Athletics Key Matchups and Game Preview
Minnesota
The Twins are 64-68 and sit 4.5 games back in the AL Central, looking to build on Monday's 9-6 win. Taj Bradley gets the start carrying a 9-5 record, 3.90 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 140.2 innings, with 158 strikeouts, 62 walks and 19 home runs allowed. Bradley is coming off a strong outing in which he surrendered just one run on two hits with seven strikeouts over five innings against the Braves, giving Minnesota a clear chance to control the early stages of this game. Byron Buxton leads the Twins with 25 home runs, while Josh Bell has driven in a team-high 80 runs, and Luke Keaschall has provided steady production with a .274 average and .364 on-base percentage. Minnesota has its own pitching concerns with Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list and several additional arms unavailable, but Bradley gives the Twins the stronger starting option tonight.
Athletics
The Athletics are 51-81 and remain at the bottom of the AL West after Monday's loss to Minnesota. Left-hander Gage Jump gets the ball at 5-8 with a 4.83 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through 82 innings, and while he has struck out 88 batters, he has also allowed 84 hits and 40 walks, and that traffic on the bases could be dangerous against a Twins lineup with legitimate power. The Athletics have comparable power numbers as a team, but their lineup is dealing with significant injuries. Shea Langeliers, who has 23 home runs and a .497 slugging percentage, is on the 10-day injured list with a knee injury, while Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom are also sidelined, removing another impact bat from the order. Minnesota owns a 4.67 team ERA and 1.39 WHIP, while the Athletics have struggled badly on the mound with a 5.50 ERA and 1.51 WHIP.
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Betting Trends: MIN and ATH
- Minnesota is coming off a 9-6 win in Monday's series opener.
- The Athletics remain at the bottom of the AL West at 51-81.
- Public money has been heavily on the Twins moneyline all week, reaching as high as 88% of dollars wagered.
- Monday's opener produced 15 combined runs between the two clubs.
- The Athletics carry a 5.50 team ERA and 1.51 WHIP, both of the worst marks in this matchup.
Key Injuries and Things To Know: MIN and ATH
- Minnesota's Joe Ryan is on the 15-day injured list.
- The Athletics' Shea Langeliers is on the 10-day injured list with a knee injury.
- The Athletics' Nick Kurtz is sidelined.
- The Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom is sidelined.
Twins vs Athletics Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Minnesota Twins -1.5 (+104)
- Total Pick: Over 10
Final Score Prediction
Given Jump's elevated ERA and WHIP, the Athletics' weak overall pitching profile and the 15 combined runs scored in Monday's opener, another productive night from Minnesota is reasonable. Bradley should provide enough separation to make the plus-money run line the better value tonight.
- Projected Final Score: Twins 8, Athletics 4
How to Wager on Twins vs Athletics
Bettors looking to back Minnesota on the run line or ride the Over 10 tonight have several ways to shop for the best number before first pitch. For a broader look at data-driven picks across the slate, check out my AI picks hub. If you want a deeper dive into specific model-based tools, my Dimers review and Oddible review break down how each platform grades this type of matchup and where they see the most value on Minnesota versus the Athletics.
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