Athletics vs. Twins prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Sunday's MLB matchup [7/26/2026]
Get Athletics vs Minnesota Twins predictions for MLB Sunday.

The Minnesota Twins will take on the Athletics in MLB action at Target Field on Sunday, starting at 2:10 PM ET.
Connor Prielipp (2-5, 5.00 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Twins, up against Jeffrey Springs (3-9, 5.96 ERA) for the Athletics.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Twins as the most likely winner of the Athletics vs. Twins game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
A's vs. Twins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Twins a 57.7% chance of defeating the Athletics.
According to our model, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 58.6% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 59.7% chance of going over,.
Athletics vs. Twins odds [7/26/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Athletics | Twins |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-138) | -1.5 (+133) |
| Moneyline | +144 | -144 |
| Total | o9.5 (-104) | u9.5 (+108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Athletics vs. Twins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Athletics +1.5 | -138 |
| Moneyline | Athletics | +144 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | -104 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
A's vs. Twins game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB game between the Twins and Athletics at Target Field is scheduled to start at 2:10 PM ET.
- Who: Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Time: 2:10 PM ET/11:10AM PT
- Venue: Target Field
Conclusion
We predict the Twins, with a 57.7% win probability, will likely beat the Athletics in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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