- The Padres are -160 favorites vs the Twins
- Twins vs Padres Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Minnesota Twins (+135) visit Petco Park to take on the San Diego Padres (-160) on August 22, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 pm in San Diego, CA.
This season, the Twins are 63-66 against the spread (ATS), while the Padres are 70-57 ATS.
Twins vs Padres Starting Pitchers Today:
- Twins starting pitcher: Dean Kremer 2-4, 5.47 ERA
- Padres starting pitcher: Casey Mize 5-7, 3.18 ERA
Twins vs. Padres Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Twins | +1.5 -165 | O 8.5 -115 | +135 |
| Padres | -1.5 +135 | U 8.5 -105 | -160 |
Twins vs Padres Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Padres will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 57.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Twins players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Twins Player Prop Bets Today:
- Luke Keaschall has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 25 away games (+16.80 Units / 38% ROI)
- Luke Keaschall has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+15.55 Units / 56% ROI)
- Luke Keaschall has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+13.50 Units / 37% ROI)
- Luke Keaschall has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+13.20 Units / 49% ROI)
- Trevor Larnach has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 away games (+12.50 Units / 139% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Padres players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Padres Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Jackson Merrill has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 8 games at home (+16.60 Units / 208% ROI)
- Luis Campusano has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 20 games (+13.55 Units / 33% ROI)
- Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+11.40 Units / 42% ROI)
- Ty France has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+11.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- Jackson Merrill has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+10.35 Units / 36% ROI)
Twins Best Bets Today:
- The Minnesota Twins have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 away games (+11.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Minnesota Twins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 22 of their last 35 away games (+7.70 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Minnesota Twins have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 45 away games (+6.30 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Minnesota Twins have hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games (+5.05 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Minnesota Twins have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 45 games (+3.20 Units / 6% ROI)
Padres Best Bets Today:
- The San Diego Padres have covered the Run Line in 22 of their last 35 games (+11.10 Units / 25% ROI)
- The San Diego Padres have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+10.85 Units / 29% ROI)
- The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+9.25 Units / 33% ROI)
- The San Diego Padres have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- The San Diego Padres have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 45 games at home (+7.40 Units / 15% ROI)
Twins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Twins are 70-58 against the Run Line (-2.8 Units / -1.53% ROI).
- 63-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -0.87% ROI
- 67-53 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.95 Units / 5.58% ROI
- 53-67 when betting on the total runs Under for -20.85 Units / -14.76% ROI
Padres Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Padres are 70-57 against the Run Line (+8.65 Units / 5.07% ROI).
- 69-60 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 3.31% ROI
- 56-69 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.95 Units / -14% ROI
- 69-56 when betting on the total runs Under for +7.75 Units / 5.48% ROI
Padres vs Twins Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | +250 |
| Manny Machado | +340 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | +350 |
| Kody Clemens | +350 |
| Jackson Merrill | +360 |
Padres vs Twins Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Ty France | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Byron Buxton | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Manny Machado | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Jackson Merrill | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
Padres vs Twins Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Kaelen Culpepper | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Kody Clemens | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Jackson Merrill | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Josh Bell | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Jake Cronenworth | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
Twins Keys to the Game vs. the Padres
The Twins are just 11-8 (.579) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — lowest in MLB.
The Twins are just 24-18 (.571) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.
The Twins are just 19-24 (.442) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face the Padres (ninth fewest runs allowed).
The Twins are just 10-30 (.250) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.
Padres Keys to the Game vs. the Twins
The Padres are 56-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB.
The Padres are 22-16 (.579) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face Twins (26th fewest runs allowed).
The Padres are 10-51 (.164) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 4th best in MLB.
The Padres are 34-26 (.567) after a loss this season — 5th best in MLB.
Twins Hitting Stats & Trends
The Twins are batting just .294 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB.
Twins hitters are slugging just .535 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 5th lowest in MLB.
Twins hitters have 73 extra-base hits out of 165 total hits (44%) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB.
Twins hitters have a 51% QAB rate with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.
Padres Hitting Stats & Trends
The Padres have answered-back in 38% of innings after an opponent scores in late innings this season — highest in MLB.
Padres hitters have put just 33% of balls in play to the right side of the field this season — lowest in MLB.
Padres hitters have an OPS of just .683 (2,316 PA’s) at home this season — 4th lowest in MLB.
The Padres are batting .251 with two outs this season — 3rd best in MLB.
Twins Pitching Stats & Trends
Twins pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Twins pitchers have an ERA of 5.10 (542.0 IP) on the road this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
The Twins have allowed 5.41 runs per game (341/63) on the road this season — highest in MLB.
In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Twins have still managed to win 32% of the time this season — 5th highest in MLB.
Padres Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball batting average of .266 against Padres pitchers this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.
Padres pitchers have allowed an exit velocity over 100 MPH 668 times this season — 4th fewest in MLB.
Padres pitchers have allowed innings of 3+ runs in 5% of innings played this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.
Padres pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% in close and late situations this season — 2nd best in MLB.
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