Royals vs Twins Prediction 5/24/25 MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Royals vs Twins prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, May 24th at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals are 28-24 this year after they lost game one in this series by a score of 3-1 on Friday night. Kansas City took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but they were held scoreless over the last eight innings for the loss. The Royals recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Biggio, who went 1-4 with one RBI in the loss. Kansas City started Cameron, who allowed four hits and one earned run over 6.2 innings, while Erceg took the loss in the ninth. 

Prior to this series, the Royals won two out of three against the Giants, but dropped two out of three against the Cardinals before that. Kansas City has won three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the AL Central standings. The Kansas City pitching staff has a 3.03 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 173 runs with a .245 batting average and a .300 on base percentage this season. Vinnie Pasquantino has led KC with eight home runs and 29 RBIs, while Bobby Witt has added five home runs and 28 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Michael Wacha, who is 3-4 with a 2.86 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 56.2 innings pitched this year. 

Minnesota Twins Betting Preview

The Minnesota Twins are 28-22 this season after they won game one by a score of 3-1. Minnesota tied the game at one in the second inning and they were able to get a home run in the ninth to walk off with the win. The Twins recorded six hits in the game and they were led by France, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Minnesota started Lopez, who allowed seven hits and one earned run over 5.2 innings, while Sands pitched the ninth and picked up the win. 

Prior to this series, the Twins split two games with the Guardians and won two out of three against the Brewers. Minnesota has won 15 of their last 17 games and they are currently third in the AL Central standings. The Minnesota pitching staff has a 3.23 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 204 runs with a .241 batting average and a .310 on base percentage this season. Byron Buxton (IL) has led Minnesota with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs, while Trevor Larnach has added seven home runs and 23 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Zebby Matthews, who is 0-1 with a 12.00 ERA and a 2.67 WHIP over 3.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Royals will beat the Twins 

• The Royals have won five of their last six games as road underdogs following a loss.
• The Twins have lost four of their last six games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last eight road games after playing the previous day.
• The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against AL Central opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Twins’ last seven day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Royals’ last seven games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Royals’ last seven games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Twins’ last seven games as favorites.

Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts

• Ty France has hit a home run in each of the Twins’ last two games as favorites against the Royals.
• Ty France has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances at Target Field against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Ty France has scored at least one run in each of the Twins’ last five games against the Royals.
• Harrison Bader has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Harrison Bader has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.

Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts

• Vinnie Pasquantino has hit a home run in three of the Royals’ last four Saturday games as underdogs.
• Maikel Garcia has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Royals’ last six day games.
• Michael Wacha has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against AL opponents.
• Michael Wacha has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Jonathan India has scored at least one run in four of his last five appearances at Target Field.
• Vinnie Pasquantino has recorded at least one Single in each of the Royals’ last six games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Maikel Garcia has recorded at least one hit in each of the Royals’ last eight games against opponents that held a winning record.

Royals vs Twins Prediction 

Minnesota was able to get a dramatic win on Friday night and they are the hottest team in the MLB over the last three weeks. The Twins are 17-7 at home this year, while the Royals are 11-15 on the road. Kansas City has also played very well in recent series, but they have been low scoring in their last five. The Royals are starting Wacha, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. The Twins are going with Matthews, who allowed five hits and four earned runs in just three innings in his first start. Take the Royals here. 

David Racey's Pick: Royals ML