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

In this article we will formulate a Twins vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, September 9th 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 69-76 this season after they split the first two games by scores of 4-5 and 3-2. In game two, Minnesota led 1-0 in the first inning, but they needed two runs in the sixth to get the win. The Twins recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Clemens, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Kremer allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Gomez got the save. Prior to this series, Minnesota lost two out of three against the White Sox, but did win two out of three against the Tigers before that. 

This season, Minnesota has a 4.65 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .251 opponent batting average, while they have scored 673 runs with a .245 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 85 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Zebby Matthews, who is 9-9 with a 4.69 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 117.0 innings pitched this season. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 66-79 this year after they lost game two by a score of 2-3 on Tuesday night. Detroit took the lead in the fifth inning, but failed to score over the last four innings for the loss. The Tigers recorded five hits in the game and they were led by McGonigle, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Anderson allowed four hits and three earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Hurter threw 1.1 innings in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit lost three out of four against the Guardians and two out of three against the Twins. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.68 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 634 runs with a .238 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 26 home runs and 83 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 19 home runs and 64 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Keider Montero, who is 9-8 with a 3.52 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 143.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

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

Why the Minnesota Twins will win

• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Twins have won six of their last nine games as underdogs against the Tigers.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Tigers’ last seven games.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Tigers’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Twins’ last six day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Zebby Matthews’ last six road appearances as a starter.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Tigers’ last four games.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Kevin McGonigle has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as favorites.
• Keider Montero has recorded four or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Javier Baez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 Wednesday appearances against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
• Keider Montero has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances in day games against AL teams that held a losing record.

Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts

• Trevor Larnach has hit a home run in three of the Twins’ last four day games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Zebby Matthews has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last three road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Luke Keaschall has recorded at least one hit in 14 of his 15 previous appearances against the Tigers after playing the previous day.
• Zebby Matthews has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against AL opponents.

Twins vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit lost another game on Tuesday where their offense did next to nothing, but they can still get a rare series win here. The Tigers are 35-36 at home this year, while the Twins are 31-42 on the road. Minnesota has also lost three of their last five games and they are 6.5 games back in the Central. The Twins are starting Matthews, who has allowed 4, 1, 1, 1, and 4 earned runs in his last five starts, while Montero has allowed 6, 1, 3, 0, and 5 earned runs in his last five outings. Take the Twins to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Twins ML