Seattle (41-38) at Minnesota (38-42)
- When: Jun 26 2025, 1:10 AM
- Where: Target Field, Minneapolis
- Where to watch: MNNT
Mariners vs. Twins – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Minnesota -116 | Total: 8.5
Minnesota Twins: Trying to Cool Off the Heat
After stumbling through a five-game losing streak, the Twins finally found life with a tidy 2-0 win on Wednesday. It was the kind of fast-paced, drama-free victory every manager dreams of, wrapping up in a blink-and-you-missed-it 2 hours and 14 minutes.
Minnesota’s pitching finally stepped up, shutting out a Mariners squad that scored 17 runs in the first two games of the series. The key? Smothering red-hot slugger Cal Raleigh, who looked lost at the plate after three straight multi-hit games. Twins starter Joe Ryan masterfully mixed in sinkers, keeping Raleigh guessing and whiffing three times.
Now the Twins will turn to Simeon Woods Richardson (2-4, 5.06 ERA), who’s been stuck in neutral for over a month. His last W came six starts ago, and he’s fresh off a forgettable 9-0 drubbing against the Brewers. Still, he’s had success vs. Seattle before six scoreless innings and eight Ks in a no-decision last year.
Seattle Mariners: Looking to Seal the Series
The Mariners may have had a hiccup on Wednesday night, but it hasn’t derailed their strong June. They’ve taken eight of their last 12 and still have a chance to leave Minneapolis with a series win.
Manager Dan Wilson isn’t sweating the loss, chalking it up to a night where nothing clicked. Seattle gets a quick shot at redemption, and with Emerson Hancock (3-3, 5.43 ERA) on the mound, they’re hoping for a rebound. The young righty needs it, he was shelled for nine runs and four homers in just four innings his last time out against the Cubs.
While Hancock’s lone appearance vs. Minnesota didn’t go great, four runs in four innings last May, the M’s offense will be banking on bouncing back after being silenced Wednesday.
Prediction & Betting Angle
This feels like a coin-flip game, but Minnesota’s minor mojo shift on Wednesday might carry over. Both starters are unreliable, so there’s sneaky over potential on the 8.5 total.
Score Prediction: Twins 5, Mariners 4
Pick: Minnesota ML (-116)
Total: Over 8.5 (-119)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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