MLB Prop Bets: Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox (April 13, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (6-9) face the Minnesota Twins (9-7) at Target Field on Monday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Garrett Crochet is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Bailey Ober is the probable pitcher for the Twins. The Red Sox are favored to win at -168, while the Twins are at +139. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120.
- The Red Sox (+109) have a 5-10 Run Line record this season, while the Twins (-131) hold a record of 10-6.
- The Red Sox have an 8-7-0 O/U record this season (meaning eight games have gone over the total runs line and seven have gone under). The Twins have an 8-7-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Twins are averaging +0.8 more at 4.9 runs (6th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (13th in the league), while the Twins are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (T20th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Red Sox are at .233 (ranking 17th in the Major leagues), while the Twins are batting .225 (20th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Twins are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 17 to rank T5th. Alternatively, the Red Sox are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 10 (28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 60 RBIs to rank T17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Twins have recorded 75 RBIs to rank 6th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Twins have an earned run average of 4.18 this season (20th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.84 (13th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 123 this season, ranking T23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Twins rank T20th for total strikeouts, recording 125.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .256 against the Twins this season (26th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .235 (17th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 2-4-9 | 1-0-5 | 1-4-4 | 1-3-9 | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Twins | 2-3-11 | 1-1-5 | 1-2-6 | 0-0-2 | 2-3-9 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 5-5-5 | 4-1-1 | 1-4-4 | 4-4-5 | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Twins | 8-5-3 | 3-2-2 | 5-3-1 | 1-1-0 | 7-4-3 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -165 and the YRFI is paying +125.
- The NRFI is 9-6 in Red Sox games this season. The Twins have an 11-5 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded a lopsided 13-1 victory against the Twins at Target Field when these teams last met on July 30, 2025. Jarren Duran was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 4 RBIs.
