Twins vs Rays Prediction 5/28/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Twins vs Rays prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 28th at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Minnesota Twins Betting Preview

The Minnesota Twins are 30-24 this year after they split the first two games by scores of 2-7 and 4-2. In their game two win, Minnesota scored two runs in the first two innings and added two more later in the game to secure the win. The Twins recorded seven hits in the game, and they were led by Lee, France, and Clemens, who all had one RBI in the win. Minnesota started Ryan, who allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Duran picked up the save. 

Prior to this series, the Twins won two out of three against the Royals and split two games with the Guardians. Minnesota has won three of its last five games, and they are currently second in the AL Central standings. The Minnesota pitching staff has a 3.25 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 216 runs with a .237 batting average and a .306 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 Pablo Lopez, who is 4-2 with a 2.31 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP over 50.2 innings pitched this year. 

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are 27-27 this season after they lost game two by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday night. Tampa Bay cut the deficit to 2-1 in the fourth and 3-2 in the seventh, but couldn’t find the tying run in the loss. The Rays recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Aranda and Misner, who both had one RBI in the loss. TB started Bradley, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 7.0 innings for the loss, while Rodriguez allowed one earned run in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Rays swept the Blue Jays in three games and won two out of three against the Astros. Tampa Bay has won six of its last seven games, and they are currently second in the AL East standings. The Tampa Bay pitching staff has a 3.65 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 221 runs with a .244 batting average and a .308 on-base percentage this season. Brandon Lowe has led Tampa Bay with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs, while Yandy Diaz has added seven home runs and 29 RBIs for the Rays this year. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Drew Rasmussen, who is 3-4 with a 2.60 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 52.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Rays will beat the Twins 

• The Rays have won each of their last five day games against American League opponents.
• The Twins have lost three of their last four games following a win.
• The Rays have covered the run line in each of their last five day games against American League opponents.
• The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games following a win.

Why the Twins will beat the Rays 

• The Twins have won each of their last six day games against AL East opponents.
• The Rays have lost seven of their last eight games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against AL East opponents following a win.
• The Rays have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five home games against AL Central opponents.
• The Twins have led after 5 innings in three of their last four day games.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Rays’ last six day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Rays’ last 10 day games at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Twins vs Rays Prediction 

Minnesota was able to snap Tampa Bay’s winning streak with a win on Tuesday night, and they will look for the series win here. The Twins are 12-16 on the road this season, while the Rays are 17-19 at home. Tampa Bay has been red hot over the last week, and their pitching staff has been elite during that time. The Rays are starting Rasmussen, who has allowed zero earned runs in his last two starts. The Twins are going with Lopez, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last four outings. Take the under here.