Twins vs Tigers Prediction 08/06/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Twins vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 6th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Minnesota Twins Betting Preview

The Minnesota Twins are 53-60 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 3-6 and 6-3. In their game two win, Minnesota scored six runs in the first five innings and they were able to get the comfortable victory. The Twins recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Keaschall, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Minnesota started Matthews, who allowed five hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings for the win, while Sands allowed two earned runs in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Twins lost two out of three against the Guardians and two out of three against the Red Sox. Minnesota has won two of their last three games and they are currently fourth in the AL Central standings. The Minnesota pitching staff has a 4.29 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .254 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 471 runs with a .241 batting average and a .312 on base percentage this season. Byron Buxton (IL) has led Minnesota with 23 home runs and 59 RBIs, while Trevor Larnach has added 15 home runs and 48 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is TBD. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 66-49 this season after they lost game two by a score of 6-3 on Tuesday night. Detroit cut the deficit to 3-1 in the third inning, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Tigers recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Jones, who went 1-4 with two RBIs in the loss. Detroit started Paddack, who allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Montero allowed two earned runs in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Tigers lost two out of three against the Phillies, but did sweep the Diamondbacks in three games before that. Detroit has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are still first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.77 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 552 runs with a .250 batting average and a .317 on base percentage this season. Riley Greene has led Detroit with 26 home runs and 84 RBIs, while Spencer Torkelson has added 23 home runs and 63 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jack Flaherty, who is 6-10 with a 4.36 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 115.2 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Tigers will beat the Twins

• The Twins have lost each of their last seven day games following a road win.
• The Tigers have won each of their last six games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five day games against AL Central opponents following a win.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last four day games against AL Central opponents following a loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Twins’ last eight day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Tigers’ last five day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Twins’ last six day games at Comerica Park.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Tigers’ last five home games.

Twins vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit got a pretty poor pitching performance from Paddack on Tuesday night in the loss, but they will look to get another series win here. The Tigers are 37-22 at home this year, while the Twins are 23-36 on the road. Minnesota gave up a ton of their production at the trade deadline, so they are already looking towards next season. The Twins have not announced their pitching plans for this game, as they don’t have a ton of great options. The Tigers are going with Flaherty, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Take Detroit -1.5 in this contest.