Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 06/28/2025

by Rod Pearson

Friday, Jun 27, 2025
Game Time: 1:10 pm ET, Saturday, June 28, 2025
Venue:  Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Where to Watch:  MLBN


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Moneyline odds:  Twins +123, Tigers -150; Over/Under:  8.5 runs
Bet365:  Moneyline odds:  Twins +125, Tigers -150; Over/Under:  8.5 runs
BetMGM:  Moneyline odds:  Twins +125, Tigers -150; Over/Under:  8.5 runs

Season Record

Minnesota Twins:  39-42 (3rd place, AL Central)
Detroit Tigers:  51-31 (1st place, AL Central)

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Recent Form
Minnesota Twins:  3-7 last 10
Detroit Tigers:  5-5 last 10



Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Preview and Analysis


The Twins are entering this series off a win and split their 4-game series against the Seattle Mariners 2-2 in their last series. They enter this game with a 39-42 record overall and have a road record of 17-25. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Tigers on Saturday with the series opener still to be played on Friday. Their offense ranks 16th in the MLB with a .713 OPS. David Festa is their starting pitcher on Friday while Bailey Ober is making his start in this game on Saturday. He is 4-5 with a 4.90 ERA this season. His team lost their last 6 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 7 ER, 3 HR, and 0 BB with 7 SO on 7 hits through 7 IP against the Seattle Mariners.

The Tigers are entering this series off a win and won their 3-game series against the Athletics 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 51-31 record overall and have a home record of 28-13. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Twins on Saturday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Friday. Their offense ranks 5th in the MLB with a .747 OPS. Sawyer Gipson-Long is their starting pitcher on Friday while Casey Mize is making his start in this game on Saturday. He is 7-2 with a 2.88 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 earned run, 1 homer, and 0 walks with 5 strikeouts on 6 hits through 5 innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays.


Twins vs Tigers Prediction

The current betting odds have the Tigers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Tigers have looked great in their games this season with their 51-31 record overall which has them right at the top of the AL Central with one of the best records in the entire MLB. They have also looked great in their own ballpark this year with their 28-13 home record. Meanwhile, the Twins haven't looked great in their games this season with their 39-42 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the AL Central. They have also been a terrible road team this year with their 17-25 road record. The Tigers haven't been at their best lately, but they are still one of the best teams in the MLB this season while the Twins are a mediocre team that has been in a big slump lately, going 3-7 in their last 10 games. Ober is on the mound for the Twins in this one and he has looked good this year, but lately he has been starting to slip. He is 4-5 with a 4.90 ERA and he has been giving up a ton of runs in his starts lately. He is coming off a terrible start in which he gave up 7 earned runs and the team has had no success with him lately either, losing 6 games in a row now with him starting. The Tigers are going with Mize in this one and he has been a solid starter this year. He is 7-2 with a 2.88 ERA and hasn't been giving up many runs lately. He only gave up 1 earned run in his last start and the team has won 2 games in a row now with him starting. The Tigers have looked a lot better lately and they also have the better pitching matchup here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Tigers to win this game. 

Twins Tigers Prediction:  Our MLB Pick for Saturday, June 28, 2025 (1:10 pm ET start time) is Tigers 8 Twins 3.
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MLB Betting Trends


Minnesota Twins: 210-200 (-36.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 96-109 (-20.8 units) on the moneyline in road games. 68-58 (-10.2 units) on the moneyline against division opponents. 14-7 UNDER against division opponents.

Detroit Tigers: 218-194 (+38 units) on the moneyline in all games. 78-52 (+27.4 units) on the moneyline against division opponents. 162-153 (+19.4 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 10-4 UNDER at home with a money line of -100 to -150.

Key Injuries


Minnesota Twins:  R. Lewis (3B) Ten Day IL - Hamstring. P. Lopez (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. Z. Matthews (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. L. Keaschall (2B) Sixty Day IL - Forearm.

Detroit Tigers:  J. Jobe (SP) Sixty Day IL - Flexor. J. Foley (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. A. Cobb (SP) Sixty Day IL - Hip. M. Vierling (CF) Ten Day IL - Shoulder. R. Olson (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Finger. T. Madden (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. J. Urquidy (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Lange (RP) Sixty Day IL - Lat.


Notable Quotes


“Sometimes [a delay] can be hard on some guys, but our guys have the mentality that we’re playing and we’re always ready to go.” - Rocco Baldelli after his team’s win against the Mariners in their game on Thursday.


“That was incredible. Good for him, and obviously good for our team and good for the organization. A lot of people contributed to this moment, but Dietrich stayed under control, stayed within himself from all the excitement and delivered a great performance when we really needed it.” - A.J. Hinch after his team’s win against the Athletics in their game on Thursday.


Starting Lineups


Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton (R) CF
Trevor Larnach (L) DH
Willi Castro (S) LF
Carlos Correa (R) SS
Matt Wallner (L) RF
Brooks Lee (S) 3B
Ty France (R) 1B
Ryan Jeffers (R) C
Kody Clemens (L) 2B

Detroit Tigers
Gleyber Torres (R) 2B
Jahmai Jones (R) DH
Riley Greene (L) LF
Spencer Torkelson (R) 1B
Wenceel Pérez (S) RF
Zach McKinstry (L) 3B
Javier Báez (R) SS
Jake Rogers (R) C
Parker Meadows (L) CF

Statistical Leaders


Minnesota Twins
Batting Average:  Luke Keaschall (.368)
Hits:  Ty France (76)
Home Runs:  Byron Buxton (17)
RBI:  Byron Buxton (48)
Stolen Bases:  Byron Buxton (13)
Wins:  Joe Ryan (8)
Saves:  Jhoan Duran (11)
ERA:  Danny Coulombe (0.83)

Detroit Tigers
Batting Average:  Brewer Hicklen (.667)
Hits:  Riley Greene (91)
Home Runs:  Riley Greene (17)
RBI:  Riley Greene (61)
Stolen Bases:  Zach McKinstry (9)
Wins:  Tarik Skubal (9)
Saves:  Will Vest (12)
ERA:  Tyler Owens (0.00)

Managers:
Minnesota Twins: Rocco Baldelli (7th season)
Detroit Tigers: A.J. Hinch (5th 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.

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