Twins vs Tigers Prediction 9/7/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Twins vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, September 7th 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 68-75 this season after they lost two out of three against the White Sox by scores of 1-4, 6-4, and 1-10. In game three, Minnesota cut the deficit to 4-1 in the seventh inning, but their bullpen fell apart for the lopsided loss. The Twins recorded four hits and they were led by Lee, who went 2-3 with one home run and one RBI in the game. Ober allowed four hits and one earned run over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Acton allowed four earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Minnesota won two out of three against the Tigers, but lost two out of three against the White Sox before that. 

This season, Minnesota has a 4.67 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while they have scored 666 runs with a .246 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Byron Buxton has led the Twins with 25 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Josh Bell has added 18 home runs and 84 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is TBD.

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 65-78 this year after they lost three out of four against the Guardians by scores of 6-7, 3-4, 6-0, and 2-3. In game four, Detroit led 2-0 in the first inning, but went scoreless over the last nine innings in the loss. The Tigers recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Greene, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Jobe allowed four hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Finnegan picked up the loss. Prior to that series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Twins and two out of three against the Dodgers. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.68 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 627 runs with a .238 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 26 home runs and 83 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 18 home runs and 62 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Troy Melton, who is 7-4 with a 2.20 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 102.1 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won five of their last six home games against the Twins following a loss.
• The Twins have lost nine of their last 11 road games.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last five games against AL Central opponents.
• The Twins have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five road games.
• The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven road day games.
• The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Minnesota Twins will win

• The Twins have won each of their last nine Monday games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight day games against AL Central opponents.
• The Twins have covered the run line each of their last nine Monday games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last six home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Twins’ last five day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Tigers’ last five games at Comerica Park.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in six of the Twins’ last seven games at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Javier Baez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Troy Melton has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances at Comerica Park against opponents that held a losing record.
• Eduardo Valencia has hit at least one home run in three of his four previous appearances at Comerica Park against opponents that held a losing record.

Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts

• Trevor Larnach has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances against the Tigers after playing the previous day.
• Josh Bell has recorded at least one hit in 16 of his last 17 road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.

Twins vs Tigers Prediction

Detroit limps into this matchup after losing another series over the weekend and they are nearly last in the AL Central. The Tigers are 34-35 at home this year, while the Twins are 30-41 on the road. Minnesota has also lost three of their last four games and they have scored one run in two of their last three. The Twins haven’t announced a starter yet, while Melton has allowed 5, 3, and 3 earned runs in his last three starts. It’s tough to say without knowing Minnesota’s starter, but I will back the Tigers.

David Racey's Pick: Tigers ML