The Boston Red Sox (57-51) and Minnesota Twins (51-55) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Target Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on MNNT.
Boston is a -120 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Minnesota is +100 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 9 total runs.
Continue below for my Red Sox vs. Twins predictions and MLB picks for Tuesday, July 29, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
Red Sox vs Twins Picks, Prediction
- Red Sox vs Twins pick: Under 9 Runs (-120)
My Twins vs. Red Sox best bet is on the under, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Red Sox vs Twins Odds for Tuesday, July 29
Red Sox Odds | ||
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Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +135 | 9 +100o / -120u | -120 |
Twins Odds | ||
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Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -160 | 9 +100o / -120u | +100 |
Boston Red Sox vs Minnesota Twins MLB Preview
Lucas Giolito will look to bounce back after a couple of rough outings. The Red Sox' starter has a 2.57 ERA over his past seven starts, and that includes those two lousy ones.
One key factor for him on Tuesday is the venue.
In 2025, Giolito has been performing much better on the road with a 3.30 ERA compared to his 4.84 ERA at Fenway Park.
He will face a Twins offense that has been lacking punch recently, scoring three or fewer runs in four out of their last five games.
The Red Sox offense has not been all that productive either in their past four contests, averaging less than four runs per game.
This aligns with our Bet Labs recommendation for the under today.
The Silent Sharp Unders system targets regular-season MLB games where both teams are performing well, yet the total has quietly dropped from open to close.
These are games featuring competent, winning teams with recent success, stable weather conditions, and closing totals in a common scoring range.
Despite both teams showing strength, the market subtly favors the Under, likely due to matchup specifics, pitching, or pace factors.
By following this soft signal — when the public eye is more focused on win streaks and not totals — this system finds value in betting against inflated scoring expectations.
Red Sox vs Twins Best Bet
- Under 9 (-120)
Red Sox vs Twins Betting Trends
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