Aug 4, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA;  Texas Rangers pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) goes into the windup against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
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Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins Prediction 9/27/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

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MATCHUP Texas Rangers Minnesota Twins
Team Records 80-81 76-85
Spread -1.5 129 +1.5 -157
Moneyline -126 +105
Total Over 8 (-117) Under 8 (-103)
Where Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
When Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time 03:10 PM EDT
TV MLB.TV

In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Twins Prediction for this MLB matchup on Sunday, September 27th in the final game of the regular season. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Minnesota Twins Preview


The Minnesota Twins have a 76-85 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the AL Central. They have a 41-39 home record and are coming off a 2-6 home loss against the Rangers.

The Minnesota Twins have a .244 batting average this season, .316 OBP and .403 Slugging percentage. Minnesota’s pitching staff has a 4.56 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. Luke Keaschall is the team’s best hitter with a .283 batting average. Josh Bell leads the team in RBI with 93, while Kody Clemens adds a team-high 27 home runs.

Dean Kremer (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Twins, and he has a 4-5 record, 4.97 ERA and 1.20 WHIP.

Texas Rangers Preview


The Texas Rangers have a 80-81 record this season and are sitting in the 2nd place of the AL West. They have a 35-45 away record and are coming off a 6-2 road win against the Twins.

The Texas Rangers have a .242 batting average this season, .317 OBP and .396 Slugging percentage. Texas’s pitching staff has a 4.30 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Ezequiel Duran is the team’s best hitter with a .262 batting average. Jake Burger leads the team in RBI with 90, adding a team-high 28 home runs.

MacKenzie Gore (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rangers, and he has a 8-11 record, 4.59 ERA and 1.34 WHIP.

Texas Rangers @ Minnesota Twins Betting Trends: September 27, 2026


  • Probable Starting Pitcher: Dean Kremer      Record this season: 4-5      ERA: 4.97
  • Home Record: 2-2
  • Last 5 against Rangers: 0-3

Why the Minnesota Twins will win

  • The Rangers have lost each of their last eight day games against AL opponents following a win.
  • The Twins have won each of their last four games as underdogs against the Rangers following a loss.
  • The Twins have covered the run line each of their last eight Sunday games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against AL opponents following a win.
  • The Twins have won the first inning in six of their last seven games against the Rangers.
  • The Twins have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games against the Rangers.
  • The Twins have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games against the Rangers.

  • Probable Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore      Record this season: 8-11      ERA: 4.59
  • Road Record: 4-9
  • Last 5 against Twins: 0-2

Why the Texas Rangers will win

  • The road team has won five of the last six games between the Rangers and Twins.
  • The Twins have lost four of their last five home games after playing the previous day.
  • The Twins have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven home games after playing the previous day.
  • The Rangers have covered the run line in 10 of their last 12 games against AL opponents.
  • The Rangers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games.
  • The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six day games against the Twins at Target Field.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Twins’ last seven games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Rangers’ last six road 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 last nine games between the Rangers and Twins.
  • There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Rangers’ last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.

Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts

  • Brooks Lee has hit a home run in each of the Twins’ last four Sunday games as underdogs.
  • Ryan Jeffers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
  • Dean Kremer has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances in day games against AL teams that held a losing record.
  • Dean Kremer has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.

Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts

  • MacKenzie Gore has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last six road appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
  • Ezequiel Duran has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last nine games against AL Central opponents.
  • Jake Burger has hit a home run in three of the Rangers’ last four games as road favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Twins rank 26th in the league for walks this season (502).
  • The Twins rank T6th in the league for triples this season (26).
  • The Rangers rank 25th in the league for runs scored this season (669).
  • The Rangers rank T25th in the league for RBIs this season (645).

Rangers vs Twins Prediction


The Twins are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Rangers but have lost two of their last three meetings in Minnesota.

In this Rangers vs Twins Prediction, the Rangers are coming as -120 road favorites. This is a do-or-die game for the Rangers, but they are putting MacKenzie Gore on the mound, who has been far weaker on the road with a 4-9 record and 5.79 ERA. On the flip side, Dean Kremer has been in excellent form with just one earned run in his last two starts and Minnesota’s bullpen has been insanely good lately. Take the Twins to play spoiler and win this one at home for plus money.

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