Tampa Bay (48-41) at Minnesota (43-46)
- When: Jul 6 2025, 2:10 PM
- Where: Target Field, Minneapolis
- Where to watch: FDSSUN
Rays vs. Twins – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Minnesota -116
Total: 8.0
Spread: Minnesota -1.5 (+175)
Minnesota Twins Preview
The Twins are riding high after two straight walk-off wins and are looking to close the series with a broom in hand. A win on Sunday would mark their first series sweep since mid-May, and the energy in the dugout suggests they’re ready to finish the job.
Brooks Lee’s clutch squeeze bunt sealed Saturday’s dramatic 6-5 victory, while Harrison Bader played hero on Friday with a ninth-inning solo blast. Minnesota is showing late-game swagger, and momentum is clearly on their side.
Joe Ryan (8-4, 2.75 ERA) takes the mound with confidence after a tough-luck loss to Miami in which he still spun seven strong innings. He owns a 2.16 ERA against Tampa in his career and continues to shine as the ace of this staff.
Minnesota’s bats are getting timely hits, and their pitching staff is doing enough to keep them in every game. They’ll be pushing hard for the sweep in front of a home crowd buzzing from back-to-back walk-off wins.
Tampa Bay Rays Preview
The Rays are limping through this series, having dropped the first two games in gut-wrenching fashion. Their bullpen has been shaky, surrendering key late-game runs, and manager Kevin Cash is facing tough questions as his usually reliable relievers continue to struggle.
Brandon Lowe insists this is just a blip and not a cause for panic, but the reality is Tampa’s recent pitching woes are costing them. On Sunday, they’ll turn to Drew Rasmussen (7-5, 2.78 ERA), who’s hoping to rebound after a poor showing against Oakland. His track record against the Twins is average at best (4.11 ERA in five games), and his command will need to sharpen quickly.
The Rays need more than just a solid start, they need the bullpen to stop the bleeding. Offensively, they’ve been inconsistent and unable to capitalize in late innings.
Prediction
Momentum heavily favors Minnesota, and with Joe Ryan dealing and the bullpen rested, the Twins are set up for a clean sweep. The Rays’ pitching depth is being tested and cracking.
Score Prediction: Twins 5, Rays 3
Pick: Minnesota (-116)
Total: Under 8.5 Alt Lines (-135)
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