Pirates vs Twins Prediction, Pick, Odds for Friday, July 11

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Photos by Charles LeClaire and Matt Krohn-Imagn Images. Pictured: Paul Skenes and Joe Ryan

The Minnesota Twins host the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 11, 2025. First pitch from Target Field is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on SportsNet PT.

This three-game series opens with a great pitchers' duel between Pittsburgh's ace Paul Skenes and Minnesota's Joe Ryan.

Find my MLB betting preview and Pirates vs Twins prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.

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My Pirates vs Twins Prediction

  • Pirates vs Twins picks: Joe Ryan Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-137)

My Pirates vs Twins best bet is over on Joe Ryan's strikeout prop. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.


Pirates vs Twins Odds

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Friday, July 11
8:10 p.m. ET
SportsNet PT
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Pirates Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-1.5
+173
6.5
-122o / 100u
-101
Twins Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+1.5
-214
6.5
-122o / 100u
-120
Odds via DraftKings. Get up-to-the-minute MLB odds here.
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Pirates vs Twins Projected Starting Pitchers

RHP Paul Skenes (PIT)StatRHP Joe Ryan (MIN)
4-7W-L8-4
3.9fWAR (FanGraphs)2.4
1.94 / 2.53ERA / xERA2.76 / 3.17
2.37 / 3.05FIP / xFIP3.25 / 3.53
0.92WHIP0.89
21.2K-BB%23.4
47.1GB%38.1
108Stuff+105
111Location+104

Pirates vs Twins Prediction, Betting Analysis

This projects as a great matchup for the Twins' Joe Ryan, as this Pirates team has been very strikeout-heavy over the last 30 days, with six of the nine projected starters in their lineup striking out over 23% of the time in that span.

Ryan also has an increased strikeout rate against righties, and this Pirates team has a projected lineup consisting of six righties.

Pick: Joe Ryan Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-137)


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