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Marlins vs. Twins prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [5/12/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Miami Marlins vs Minnesota Twins predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins will meet in MLB action at Target Field on Tuesday, starting at 7:40 PM ET.
Bailey Ober (3-2, 4.19 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Twins, pitting him against Eury Pérez (2-4, 5.01 ERA) for the Marlins.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Twins a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Marlins.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Marlins vs. Twins matchup, including best bets and picks.
Marlins vs. Twins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Marlins and Twins, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Twins a 52% chance of beating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Marlins vs. Twins odds [5/12/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marlins | Twins |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+185) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -110 |
| Total | o9 (+100) | u9 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marlins vs. Twins picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Twins -1.5 | +185 |
| Moneyline | Twins | -110 |
| Total | Over 9 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Twins -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Marlins vs. Twins game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Twins and Marlins at Target Field is scheduled to commence at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. Minnesota Twins
- Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Target Field
Conclusion
We predict the Twins, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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