Minnesota Twins vs Athletics Prediction 8/25/2026 Today’s MLB Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Aug 21, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) makes a diving catch during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Minnesota Twins
Oakland Athletics
Team Records
64-68
42-57
Spread
-1.5 104
+1.5 -126
Moneyline
-147
+137
Total
Over 10 (-108)
Under 10 (-112)
Where
Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, California
When
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time
09:40 PM EDT
TV
MLB.TV
The Minnesota Twins and the Athletics meet Tuesday in MLB action from Sutter Health Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Minnesota Twins vs. Athletics prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Minnesota Twins will send out Taj Bradley for the start here and Bradley is 9-5 with a 3.90 ERA and 158 strikeouts this season. Gage Jump will start for the Athletics and is 5-8 wtih a 4.83 ERA and 88 strikeouts this season.
Minnesota Twins Recap
The Minnesota Twins come into this game looking to add on to their 9-6 win over the Athletics last time out to sit at 64-68 this season. After this series, the Twins will take on the Chicago White Sox in a series at home.
Twins Snap Three-Game Skid
Entering Monday, Byron Buxton has 91 hits with 17 doubles, a triple, 25 home runs and 46 RBIs while Josh Bell’s added 117 hits with 26 doubles, 17 home runs and 77 RBIs. Luke Keaschall has 113 hits with 19 doubles, 8 homers and 38 RBIs. Brooks Lee has 114 hits with 20 doubles, 3 triples, 20 home runs and 69 RBIs and Victor Caratini has 38 RBIs while Kody Clemens has 100 hits with 21 doubles, 6 triples, 21 home runs and 64 RBIs this season.
Athletics Recap
The Athletics come into this game looking to bounce back from their loss at the hands of Minnesota last time out to sit at 51-81 this season. After this series, the Athletics will square off against the Orioles in a series at home.
Athletics Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Shea Langeliers has 99 hits with 19 doubles, 23 home runs and 51 RBIs while Tyler Soderstrom’s added 97 hits with 27 doubles, 3 triples, 19 home runs and 56 RBIs. Jacob Wilson also has 85 hits with 16 doubles, 7 home runs and 37 RBIs and Nick Kurtz has 90 hits with 15 doubles, 21 home runs and 69 RBIs this season. Jeff McNeil also has 95 hits with 16 doubles, 6 home runs and 43 RBIs.
Minnesota Twins @ Athletics Betting Trends: August 25, 2026
Probable Starting Pitcher: Gage Jump Record this season: 5-8 ERA: 4.83
Home Record: 2-5
Last 5 against Twins: –
Why the Athletics will win
The Twins have lost six of their last seven games as road favorites following a road win.
The Athletics have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Twins following a loss.
The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
The Athletics have covered the run line in three of their last four games against the Twins following a loss.
The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last eight road games against AL opponents.
The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games against AL West opponents.
The Twins have lost the first inning in three of their last four games against AL West opponents.
Probable Starting Pitcher: Taj Bradley Record this season: 9-5 ERA: 3.90
Road Record: 6-3
Last 5 against Athletics: 0-1
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
The Athletics have lost each of their last 10 games against AL Central opponents.
The Twins have won six of their last seven road games against the Athletics.
The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last eight road games against AL opponents after playing the previous day.
The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games against AL Central opponents.
The Twins have won the first inning in four of their last five night games.
The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four home games against AL Central opponents.
The Twins have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games.
Total Runs Facts
Each of the Twins’ last 11 games as road favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
Each of the Athletics’ last four home games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Athletics’ last nine games against AL Central opponents.
There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 12 of the Twins’ last 13 road games against AL West opponents.
Athletics Player Prop Facts
Lawrence Butler has hit a home run in four of the Athletics’ last six home games.
Gage Jump has recorded five or more strikeouts in eight of his nine previous appearances in night games.
Zack Gelof has recorded at least one hit in 21 of his last 22 home appearances after playing the previous day.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
Taj Bradley has recorded seven or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
Royce Lewis has recorded at least one hit in each of the Twins’ last 15 games against AL opponents.
Trevor Larnach has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances against AL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
The Athletics rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (201).
The Athletics rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (5.50).
The Twins are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both strikeouts and on-base percentage this season.
The Twins rank 27th in the league for ERA this season (4.67).
Minnesota Twins vs. Athletics Prediction
I’m on Minnesota here. The Twins have improved against left-handed pitching, and Gage Jump has really struggled at Sutter Health Park this season. On the flipside, Taj Bradley has been one of Minnesota’s more consistent starters and I just don’t trust this Athletics team to continue producing at a high level. All in all, I think Minnesota gets it done here so give me the Twins.
