MLB Prop Bets: Minnesota Twins vs Cincinnati Reds (April 18, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (12-8) face the Minnesota Twins (11-9) at Target Field on Saturday at 2:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Andrew Abbott is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Taj Bradley is the probable pitcher for the Twins. The Twins are favored to win at -136, while the Reds are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Reds (-175) have an 11-9 Run Line record this season, while the Twins (+144) hold a record of 12-8.
- The Reds have a 10-10-0 O/U record this season (meaning 10 games have gone over the total runs line and 10 have gone under). The Twins have a 10-9-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 3.3 runs per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Twins are averaging +1.9 more at 5.2 runs (7th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing 3.9 runs per game this season (T8th in the league), while the Twins are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (16th).
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 Reds are at .197 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the Twins are batting .229 (24th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Twins have hit 26 (4th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 21 (T12th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Twins have been outstanding this season, recording 99 RBIs to rank 6th in the MLB. Comparatively, the Reds have performed poorly in this area, recording only 58 RBIs to rank 30th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Twins have an earned run average of 4.09 this season (16th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 3.48 (7th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 153 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Twins rank 19th for total strikeouts, recording 162.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .253 against the Twins this season (25th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .227 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 4-3-13 | 3-2-7 | 1-1-6 | 1-0-4 | 3-3-9 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Twins | 5-3-12 | 4-1-6 | 1-2-6 | 0-0-3 | 5-3-9 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Reds are +114 to lead after three innings, while the Twins are -145.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 5-6-9 | 4-4-4 | 1-2-5 | 2-1-2 | 3-5-7 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Twins | 10-6-4 | 5-3-3 | 5-3-1 | 1-1-1 | 9-5-3 | 0-0-0 | 6-1-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 12-8 in Reds games this season. The Twins also have a 12-8 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded an upset 2-1 victory over the Twins at Target Field yesterday. Eugenio Suarez went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs.
