The Minnesota Twins host the Athletics on August 19, 2025. First pitch from Target Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on NBCS-CA.
Find my MLB betting preview and Athletics vs Twins prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Athletics vs Twins Prediction
- Athletics vs Twins picks: Under 8
My Athletics vs Twins best bet is Under 8. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Athletics vs Twins Odds
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -181 | 8.5 -110o / -110u | +120 |
| Twins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +148 | 8.5 -110o / -110u | -144 |
Athletics vs Twins Projected Starting Pitchers
| LHP Jacob Lopez (OAK) | Stat | RHP Joe Ryan (MIN) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-6 | W-L | 12-5 |
| 1.7 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 3.4 |
| 3.30 / 3.45 | ERA /xERA | 2.72 / 3.26 |
| 3.72 / 3.91 | FIP / xFIP | 3.23 / 3.63 |
| 1.19 | WHIP | 0.92 |
| 20.4% | K-BB% | 23.2% |
| 26.9% | GB% | 36.0% |
| 92 | Stuff+ | 104 |
| 101 | Location+ | 105 |
Athletics vs Twins Prediction, Betting Analysis
This MLB betting system, titled "Steam Unders with Low OU Support", is built on the premise that sharp money moving totals downward, paired with weak public support on the under, creates an exploitable edge in the betting market.
The strategy focuses on regular season games from 2019 to 2025 where the closing total lands between eight and ten—sweet spots for scoring volatility.
It isolates games where the over/under line has dropped significantly from open to close, signaling smart money on the under, yet public sentiment heavily favors the over, with only a small share of bets backing the under.
This mismatch between money and ticket count indicates potential value, especially when the difference between those two figures is meaningful but not extreme.
To reduce noise, the system excludes games played in extreme heat or cold, only including those where temperatures range from mild to warm. It also requires both teams to have a recent record of games that hover around the total, suggesting no extreme streaks skewing expectations.
These filters ensure that neither team is riding unsustainable over or under trends.
Ultimately, this system looks for low-confidence unders that have been steamed down by sharp bettors, where public interest is light and the number still sits within a realistic scoring range. The result is a consistent edge, backed by a high sample size and strong return on investment.
Pick: Under 8
