by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026
Game Time: 7:40 pm ET, Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
Where to Watch: MLB TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -215, Twins +180; Over/Under: 8 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -215, Twins +180; Over/Under: 8 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -215, Twins +180; Over/Under: 8 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 50-29 (1st place, NL West)
Minnesota Twins: 38-42 (3rd place, AL Central)
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Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 last 10
Minnesota Twins: 7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Preview and Analysis
The Dodgers are entering this series off a loss and lost their 3-game series against the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 50-29 record overall and have a road record of 24-15. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Twins on Wednesday with the 2nd game still to be played on Tuesday. The Dodgers won the series opener on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .779 OPS. Justin Wrobleski is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Shohei Ohtani is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 7-2 with a 1.47 ERA this season. His team won 5 of their last 6 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 4 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 5 SO on 7 hits through 6 IP against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Twins are entering this series off a win and won their 3-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 38-42 record overall and have a home record of 20-20. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. The Twins lost the 1st game of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 9th in the MLB with a .731 OPS. Rookie pitcher Kendry Rojas is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while rookie pitcher Connor Prielipp is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 2-5 with a 5.17 ERA this season. His team lost their last 3 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 1 homer, and 3 walks with 4 strikeouts on 9 hits through 6 innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dodgers vs Twins Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 50-29 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in MLB. They have been a good road team too with their 24-15 road record this season. Meanwhile, the Twins haven't looked great in their games this season with their 38-42 record overall which has them right in the middle of the AL Central. They have looked better in their own ballpark though with their 20-20 home record this season. The Twins are 7-3 in their last 10 games and they have been rolling lately, but the Dodgers are 6-4 in their last 10 games and have been one of the best teams all year. The Dodgers also have one of the best offenses in MLB to help them out here and this is a pitching matchup that they can take advantage of too. Ohtani is on the mound for the Dodgers in this one and he has looked great this season. He is 7-2 with a 1.47 ERA and he hasn't been giving up many runs at all. He did allow 4 earned runs in his last start, but that hasn't been a common theme for him this year and the team has still had a ton of success with him lately, winning 5 of their last 6 games with him starting. The Twins are going with Prielipp in this one and he hasn't looked great this year. He is 2-5 with a 5.17 ERA and he has had a lot of trouble in his rookie year. He is coming off another bad start in which he gave up 3 earned runs, something that has been a common theme for him lately, and the team hasn't had a lot of success with him either, losing 3 games in a row now with him starting. The Dodgers already won a tight 2-1 game in the series opener and their pitching is going to be too much for the Twins to overcome in this one. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game and on the runline.
Dodgers Twins Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (7:40 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 5 Twins 0.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: 26-12 (+6 units) on the moneyline against AL Central opponents. 23-10 (+4 units) on the moneyline vs. a team with a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.20 or worse. 38-23 (+7 units) on the moneyline on the road against left-handed starters. 22-14 UNDER against AL Central opponents.
Minnesota Twins: 190-214 (-47.1 units) on the moneyline in all games. 101-101 (-26 units) on the moneyline in home games. 48-72 (-37.4 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 12-4 UNDER vs. an NL team with a slugging percentage of .430 or better on the season.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers: D. Rushing (C) Day To Day - Concussion. K. Tucker (RF) Day To Day - Back. B. Treinen (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. W. Smith (C) Ten Day IL - Neck. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Hernandez (LF) Ten Day IL - Hamstring. B. Snell (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Hernandez (1B) Ten Day IL - Oblique. B. Casparius (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Diaz (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. T. Glasnow (SP) Sixty Day IL - Back. L. Knack (SP) Sixty Day IL - Chest. J. Cousins (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Miller (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Phillips (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Minnesota Twins: J. Ryan (SP) Day To Day - Illness. B. Ober (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. R. Jeffers (C) Ten Day IL - Hand. G. Acton (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. C. Sands (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Forearm. M. Abel (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. D. Festa (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. P. Lopez (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Notable Quotes
“He was great. I don't think he had his best stuff, but I think that he did a good job of changing speeds, executing pitches, and letting those guys put the ball in play. And he controlled the pace of the game and took down a lot of hitters, got us to the eighth inning." - Dave Roberts on Eric Lauer after his team’s win against the Twins in their game on Monday.
“He’s played about as well as you can play defensively. The two games in Arizona, in the first inning he made an unbelievable play on the (ball) from Carroll. He made a really good play later in the game. Those factors contribute.” - Derek Shelton on Ryan Kreidler after his team’s loss against the LA Dodgers in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Andy Pages (R) CF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Tommy Edman (S) 2B
Dalton Rushing (L) C
Ryan Ward (L) LF
Minnesota Twins
Trevor Larnach (L) LF
Byron Buxton (R) CF
Kody Clemens (L) RF
Josh Bell (S) DH
Royce Lewis (R) 1B
Victor Caratini (S) C
Brooks Lee (S) 3B
Luke Keaschall (R) 2B
Ryan Kreidler (R) SS
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Enrique Hernández (1.000)
Hits: Andy Pages (80)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (17)
RBI: Andy Pages (57)
Stolen Bases: Andy Pages (7)
Wins: Justin Wrobleski (8)
Saves: Tanner Scott (10)
ERA: Charlie Barnes (0.00)
Minnesota Twins
Batting Average: Gabriel Gonzalez (.500)
Hits: Byron Buxton (77)
Home Runs: Byron Buxton (25)
RBI: Josh Bell (48)
Stolen Bases: Luke Keaschall (11)
Wins: Bailey Ober (6)
Saves: Yoendrys Gómez (6)
ERA: Kendry Rojas (1.26)
Managers:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (11th season)
Minnesota Twins: Derek Shelton (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
