Minnesota Twins vs Athletics
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:05 PM · Sutter Health Park
Main prediction
Minnesota Twins Moneyline
Alternative: First 5 innings winner: Athletics
Model confidence
64.0%
Market probability
Unavailable
Observed odds
Unavailable
Data available
78%
Confidence summarizes the strength of the available signals; it is not a guaranteed probability and is not used to calculate an edge against the market. Market probability appears only when enough odds are available.
Context
- Projected total
- 9.2
- Reference line
- 8.5
- Line source
- Athletiq estimate
- First 5 projection
- 4.9
- First 5 line
- 4.5
- Weather
- Pending
- Temperature
- Pending
- Wind
- Pending
- Reference sportsbook
- Unavailable
Verifiable comparison
The numbers behind the analysis
You do not need to know sabermetrics: each indicator explains what it measures and whether higher or lower is generally better. Color highlights the stronger figure in that comparison; it does not guarantee the result.
Wins and losses accumulated this season. The numerical advantage here belongs to Minnesota Twins.
Recent record: wins and losses over the last ten games. Both teams are even in this comparison.
Earned runs allowed per nine innings. Lower is generally better. The numerical advantage here belongs to Athletics.
Baserunners allowed per inning. Lower generally indicates better control. The numerical advantage here belongs to Athletics.
Combines on-base ability and power. Higher is generally better. The numerical advantage here belongs to Minnesota Twins.
Measures each offense against pitchers matching today's starter handedness. The numerical advantage here belongs to Minnesota Twins.
Relief-pitcher performance only; a lower figure is generally better. The numerical advantage here belongs to Minnesota Twins.
Supporting
Factors supporting the pick
Starting-pitcher edge
Athletics has the lower ERA in the projected matchup (3.60).
Offensive production
Minnesota Twins enters with the higher season OPS of the two teams.
Risks
Risks before the game
Expected lineup
The model uses the most recent official order, excluding players currently on the IL. It will recalculate when MLB posts today's lineup.
Player availability
10 injury reports should be monitored before first pitch.
Availability
Received injury reports
Minnesota Twins
- • Anthony Banda: Injured 60-Day
- • Austin Martin: Injured 10-Day
- • Cole Sands: Injured 60-Day
- • David Festa: Injured 60-Day
- • Joe Ryan: Injured 15-Day
Athletics
- • Brent Rooker: Injured 60-Day
- • Brooks Kriske: Injured 60-Day
- • Denzel Clarke: Injured 60-Day
- • Gunnar Hoglund: Injured 60-Day
- • Jacob Wilson: Injured 60-Day
MLB lineups
Batting orders pending
This section will update automatically when MLB publishes both lineups.
Minnesota Twins
- 1Luke KeaschallCF
- 2Trevor LarnachLF
- 3Ryan JeffersDH
- 4Royce Lewis1B
- 5Kody ClemensRF
- 6Kaelen CulpepperSS
- 7Brooks Lee3B
- 8Victor CaratiniC
- 9Ryan Kreidler2B
Athletics
- 1Henry BolteCF
- 2Jeff McNeilDH
- 3Zack Gelof3B
- 4Lawrence ButlerRF
- 5Tommy White1B
- 6Donovan Walton2B
- 7Alika WilliamsSS
- 8Carlos CortesLF
- 9Brian ServenC
Transparency
Data quality and provenance
Available
Starters, Starter statistics, Recent form, Injuries, Handedness splits, Bullpens, Lineups
Missing
Odds, Weather
Sources
MLB Stats API · MLB Gameday · MLB roster oficial · Athletiq odds cache · Athletiq prediction model