Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins Prediction 4/13/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

The Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins will meet on Monday night at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Boston Red Sox enter tomorrow night’s game with a 6–9 overall win‑loss record, including a 3–6 mark on the road. More recently, in the Red Sox 5–0 shutout victory over the Milwaukee Brewers five days ago, Boston outfielder Wilyer Abreu compiled 2 hits, 1 RBI, 1 walk and 1 run scored demonstrating his ability to perform at a high level.

The Red Sox will start left‑hander Garrett Crochet tomorrow. In three starts made this season, Crochet has posted a 2–1 record, a 3.12 ERA, 22 strikeouts (10th in MLB) and a 1.04 WHIP which ranks 32nd in Major League Baseball. Crochet pitched exceptionally well in his most recent outing. Let me be more specific. In the Red Sox’s 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers five days ago, Crochet tallied 7 strikeouts, while scattering 5 hits and 2 walks. Crochet will look to build on this positive momentum in tomorrow’s matchup with the Minnesota Twins.

The Boston Red Sox return a quality lineup featuring outfielder Wilyer Abreu and first baseman Willson Contreras. Abreu enters this contest with a .339 batting average (3rd in MLB), 3 home runs, 9 RBIs and a .974 OPS, while Contreras has compiled a .302 batting average, 3 home runs, 11 RBIs and a .957 OPS. The Red Sox currently sit two games behind the Yankees, Rays, and Orioles who are tied for first place in the American League East. 

Minnesota Twins Betting Preview

The Minnesota Twins arrive at Monday’s contest with a 9–7 win‑loss record, including a 5–2 mark at home. Earlier this season, in the Twins 7–4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota outfielder Trevor Larnach amassed 1 hit (1 home run), 3 RBIs and 1 run scored showcasing his ability to lead the Minnesota Twins offense.

The Twins will turn to right‑hander Bailey Ober tomorrow evening. In three starts made in 2026, Ober has compiled a 1–0 record, a 5.27 ERA, 7 strikeouts, allowed 13 hits allowed, 4 walks and a 1.24 WHIP. In Ober’s most recent outing against the Detroit Tigers, Ober scattered 5 hits and 1 walk across 5.2 innings pitched enroute to a 3-2 Minnesota Twins win.

Shifting our focus to the Minnesota offense, the Twins will continue to rely on first baseman Josh Bell and catcher Ryan Jeffers, both of whom remain pivotal to Minnesota’s offensive production. Bell has compiled a .275 batting average, 3 home runs, 12 RBIs (15th in MLB), 10 walks and a .926 OPS. Jeffers has tallied a .270 batting average, 1 home run, 7 RBIs and an .805 OPS.

Why the Boston Red Sox will win.

• Quality pitching. Starting pitcher Garrett Crochet has posted a 3.12 ERA, 22 strikeouts (10th in MLB), and a 1.04 WHIP giving the Red Sox a strong presence on the mound.

• Offensive stability. Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras continue to produce at a high level.

• Current form. The Boston Red Sox have won four of the team’s last five games played this season.

Why the Minnesota Twins will win.

• Quality starting pitching. Bailey Ober has shown improved command and is coming off his first win of the season.

• Home field edge. The Minnesota Twins have played competitive baseball at Target Field (5–2) this season.

• Lineup balance. Josh Bell and Ryan Jeffers continue to anchor the Twins offense.

Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Prediction

In my view, Boston carries the clear pitching edge in this matchup, with Garrett Crochet operating at a level that Bailey Ober simply hasn’t matched through three starts made this season. Additionally, the Red Sox arrive at this contest in rather good form, winning four of the team’s last five games played. With that said, I am backing the Boston Red Sox on the moneyline in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Boston Red Sox ML