Yankees vs Twins Prediction 9/15/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Yankees vs Twins prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 15th at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 87-63 this season after they won game one by a score of 8-3 on Monday night. New York trailed 2-1 in the sixth inning, but they scored six runs in the eighth to get the win. The Yankees recorded nine hits and they committed three errors in the game, while they were led by Judge, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Warren allowed five hits and zero earned runs over 5.2 innings, while Hill got the win in relief. Prior to this series, New York won two out of three against the Mets and all three against the Rockies. 

This season, New York has a 3.22 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .222 opponent batting average, while they have scored 685 runs with a .235 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with 38 home runs and 92 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 15 home runs and 69 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Max Fried, who is 4-4 with a 2.73 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP over 99.0 innings pitched this season. 

Minnesota Twins Betting Preview

The Minnesota Twins are 70-80 this year after they lost game one by a score of 3-8 last night. Minnesota led 2-1 in the sixth inning, but their bullpen fell apart once again for the disappointing loss. The Twins recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Rodriguez, who went 1-4 with two RBIs. Kremer allowed two hits and one earned run over 5.2 innings, while Morris blew the save and picked up the loss. Prior to this series, Minnesota lost two out of three against the Guardians and two out of three against the Tigers. 

This season, Minnesota has a 4.71 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .251 opponent batting average, while they have scored 686 runs with a .244 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Byron Buxton has led the Twins with 25 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Josh Bell has added 20 home runs and 87 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Bailey Ober, who is 7-5 with a 4.28 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 117.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Minnesota Twins will win

• The Twins have won three of their last four games as home underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a road win.
• The Twins have covered the run line in six of their last eight games as underdogs against AL East opponents.

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Yankees have won each of their last six night games after playing the previous day.
• The Twins have lost each of their last five night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games after playing the previous day.
• The Twins have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games at Target Field against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine games at Target Field against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Yankees’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Twins’ last six home games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Twins’ last five games as home underdogs against AL opponents.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Yankees’ last six Tuesday night games at Target Field.

Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts

• Bailey Ober has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances with the Twins as underdogs against AL East opponents.
• Josh Bell has hit at least one home run in two of the Twins’ last three games against the Yankees.
• Ryan Jeffers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 Tuesday night appearances with the Twins at Target Field.
• Bailey Ober has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his six previous home appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Max Fried has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against AL Central opponents .
• Heliot Ramos has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances against the Twins.
• Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one hit in each of the Yankees’ last eight night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Max Fried has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last nine appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.

Yankees vs Twins Prediction 

New York was able to explode in the eighth inning on Monday night for the win and they are only 3.5 games behind TB in the AL East. The Yankees are 45-31 on the road this year, while the Twins are 39-37 at home. Minnesota has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 7+ runs in three of those four losses. The Twins are starting Ober, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight starts, while Fried has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight outings. Take the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 8