
Tigers vs. Twins Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 15
The Detroit Tigers versus Minnesota Twins game on Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET will feature a pair of hot hitters in Kerry Carpenter and Matt Wallner. The Tigers are the favorite in this one, at -112, while the underdog Twins have -107 odds to upset. Detroit (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The contest's over/under is listed at 8.5 runs.
Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the Tigers-Twins game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
Keep up with MLB on FOX Sports.
Tigers vs. Twins Highlights | MLB on FOX
Tigers vs. Twins Game Information & Odds
- When: Friday, August 15, 2025 at 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to watch on TV: MNNT and FDSDET
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | -112 | -107 | 8.5 | -103 | -117 | -1.5 | +151 | -182 |
Tigers vs. Twins Prediction
- Score Prediction: Twins 6, Tigers 5
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Tigers 50%, Twins 50%
Tigers vs. Twins Betting Insights
- The Tigers have won 55, or 64%, of the 86 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Detroit is 53-29 this season when entering a game favored by -112 or more on the moneyline.
- The Tigers have a 52.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- The Twins have won in 18, or 38.3%, of the 47 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- Minnesota has a mark of 17-29 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by -107 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Twins have a 51.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
Tigers Recent Betting Performance
- The Tigers went 6-4 across the 10 games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
- Over their last 10 outings (all 10 of them had set totals), the Tigers and their opponents combined to hit the over seven times.
- The Tigers are 2-8-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.
Tigers Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.5 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 4.55 |
| K/9 | 7.7 |
Tigers Player Insights
- Gleyber Torres is batting .262 with 18 doubles, 13 home runs and 59 walks.
- Among all MLB batters, Torres ranks 67th in batting average, 30th in on-base percentage, and 100th in slugging.
- Spencer Torkelson is batting .240 with 24 doubles, 26 home runs and 50 walks.
- Of all major league hitters, Torkelson is 13th in homers and 42nd in RBI.
- Riley Greene paces the Tigers in home runs (28), runs batted in (89) and has accumulated a team-high batting average of .269.
- Zach McKinstry is batting .261 with 18 doubles, eight triples, 10 home runs and 40 walks.
Tigers Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Perez | 0.5 (-220) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+180) |
| Spencer Torkelson | 0.5 (-205) | 1.5 (+120) | - | 0.5 (+150) |
| Gleyber Torres | 0.5 (-250) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+180) |
| Riley Greene | 1.5 (+185) | 1.5 (-110) | - | 0.5 (+115) |
| Kerry Carpenter | 1.5 (+185) | 1.5 (-115) | - | 0.5 (+115) |
Twins Recent Betting Performance
- The Twins have played as underdogs in eight of their past 10 games and won three of those contests.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Twins and their opponents have combined to hit the over five times.
- The Twins have six wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.
Twins Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 15 |
| ERA | 4.05 |
| K/9 | 7.7 |
Twins Player Insights
- Byron Buxton leads the lineup with a batting average of .282, and leads the Twins in home runs, with 24 and runs batted in with 60.
- In all of MLB, Buxton is 19th in home runs and 60th in RBI.
- Trevor Larnach is hitting .246 with 16 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 39 walks.
- Larnach is 75th in home runs and 108th in RBI among all MLB batters this year.
- Ryan Jeffers is hitting .262 with 22 doubles, eight home runs and 39 walks.
- Brooks Lee has 11 doubles, 11 home runs and 18 walks while hitting .244.
Twins Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | 0.5 (-195) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+175) |
| Luke Keaschall | 0.5 (-240) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+195) |
| Kody Clemens | 0.5 (-220) | 1.5 (+110) | - | 0.5 (+150) |
| Byron Buxton | 0.5 (-270) | 1.5 (-110) | - | 0.5 (+150) |
| Brooks Lee | 0.5 (-200) | 1.5 (+140) | - | 0.5 (+225) |
Tigers vs. Twins Highlights | MLB on FOX
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.
MLB Free Agency Rumors, Buzz: Tigers' Tarik Skubal Wins Record Arbitration
Mickey Lolich, 1968 World Series MVP for Detroit Tigers, Dies at 85
One Top Question For All 30 MLB Teams Ahead Of Spring Training
2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Angels Signing 10-Year Reliever
Tarik Skubal, Tigers Set For Salary Arbitration Hearing; Here's What That Means
2026 World Baseball Classic: Yanks' Jazz Chisolm Jr. Back For Great Britain
The Most Unique American Sporting Events
FOX Sports to Air 2026 World Baseball Classic, Including March 17 Championship
World Series Winners: Complete list of champions by year
MLB Free Agency Rumors, Buzz: Tigers' Tarik Skubal Wins Record Arbitration
Mickey Lolich, 1968 World Series MVP for Detroit Tigers, Dies at 85
One Top Question For All 30 MLB Teams Ahead Of Spring Training
2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Angels Signing 10-Year Reliever
Tarik Skubal, Tigers Set For Salary Arbitration Hearing; Here's What That Means
2026 World Baseball Classic: Yanks' Jazz Chisolm Jr. Back For Great Britain
The Most Unique American Sporting Events
FOX Sports to Air 2026 World Baseball Classic, Including March 17 Championship
World Series Winners: Complete list of champions by year

