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• Twins vs Pirates Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Minnesota Twins (+135) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-165) on May 31, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 pm in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Twins are 27-32 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 29-29 ATS.

Twins vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

• Twins starting pitcher: Zebby Matthews 1-2, 2.37 ERA
• Pirates starting pitcher: Braxton Ashcraft 4-2, 2.74 ERA

Twins vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Twins vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 55.9% 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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Twins Player Prop Bets Today:

• Victor Caratini has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 20 away games (+16.95 Units / 39% ROI)
• Josh Bell has hit the Walks Under in 22 of his last 25 games (+16.35 Units / 31% ROI)
• Victor Caratini has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.10 Units / 31% ROI)
• Victor Caratini has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 20 games (+10.85 Units / 54% ROI)
• Victor Caratini has hit the Total Bases Under in 13 of his last 20 games (+8.40 Units / 37% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Spencer Horwitz has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 games (+20.30 Units / 290% ROI)
• Konnor Griffin has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+17.65 Units / 53% ROI)
• Konnor Griffin has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 25 games at home (+16.35 Units / 35% ROI)
• Konnor Griffin has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+14.80 Units / 59% ROI)
• Henry Davis has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+13.80 Units / 30% ROI)

Twins Best Bets Today:

• The Minnesota Twins have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+12.30 Units / 22% ROI)
• The Minnesota Twins have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 50 games (+12.05 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Minnesota Twins have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+10.10 Units / 35% ROI)
• The Minnesota Twins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games (+9.85 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Minnesota Twins have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+2.70 Units / 13% ROI)

Pirates Best Bets Today:

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games at home (+10.40 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games at home (+9.00 Units / 27% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 50 games (+5.25 Units / 9% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 17 of their last 35 games at home (+3.55 Units / 9% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.60 Units / 28% ROI)

Twins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Twins are 33-26 against the Run Line (-1.35 Units / -1.58% ROI).

• 27-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.05 Units / -4.85% ROI
• 33-21 when betting on the total runs Over for +9.8 Units / 15.07% ROI
• 21-33 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.4 Units / -23.77% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 29-29 against the Run Line (+0.85 Units / 1.17% ROI).

• 31-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.95 Units / -3.87% ROI
• 32-25 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.3 Units / 6.56% ROI
• 25-32 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.8 Units / -15.24% ROI

Pirates vs Twins Home Run Prop Bets Today

Pirates vs Twins Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Pirates vs Twins Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Twins Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Twins are just 3-13 (.188) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Pirates (sixth in runs scored).

The Twins are just 0-24 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .107.

The Twins are just 0-27 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .056.

The Twins are just 7-24 (.226) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Twins

The Pirates are 27-3 (.900) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .720.

The Pirates are just 6-98 (.058) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .095.

The Pirates are just 2-102 (.019) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .046.

The Pirates are just 7-85 (.076) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .129.

Twins Hitting Stats & Trends

The Twins are batting just .201 with two outs this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

Twins hitters have put just 31% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Twins hitters have 33 extra-base hits out of 67 total hits (49%) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB.

The Twins are batting just .285 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

Pirates hitters have struck out in 27% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

The Pirates are batting .277 at home this season — best in MLB.

The Pirates are batting .318 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have 38 extra-base hits out of 151 total hits (just 25%) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Twins Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Twins pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Twins pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Twins pitchers have an ERA of 5.41 (256.1 IP) on the road this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

The Twins have allowed 5.60 runs per game (168/30) on the road this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

Pirates pitchers have walked 11% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have allowed an OBP of just .277 (537 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .218 against Pirates pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have attempted to pick off a runner at second base 16 times this season — tied for 5th most in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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