MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins (April 26, 2026)
The Minnesota Twins (12-15) face the Tampa Bay Rays (15-11) at Tropicana Field on Sunday at 1:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Simeon Woods-Richardson is the probable pitcher for the Twins, while Jesse Scholtens is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -143, while the Twins are at +119. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Twins (-181) have a 14-13 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (+149) hold a record of 15-11.
- The Twins have a 15-11-1 O/U record this season (meaning 15 games have gone over the total runs line, 11 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Rays have a 16-8-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Twins are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging 4.9 (8th).
- In the field, the Twins are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (T19th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 5.0 runs (T24th).
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 Twins are at .229 (ranking 26th in the Major leagues), while the Rays are batting .256 (7th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 25 (21st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Twins have managed 32 (T10th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Twins have recorded 125 RBIs to rank 9th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 122 RBIs to rank T10th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 4.46 this season (22nd in the Majors), while The Twins have an ERA of 4.31 (17th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Twins have recorded 219 this season, ranking T20th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank T25th for total strikeouts, recording 213.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .227 against the Rays this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Twins' opponents are at .251 (22nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 7-6-14 | 6-1-6 | 1-5-8 | 2-0-3 | 5-6-11 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Rays | 6-6-14 | 2-3-6 | 4-3-8 | 3-4-10 | 3-2-4 | 0-0-0 | 1-4-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 12-10-5 | 7-3-3 | 5-7-2 | 3-1-1 | 9-9-4 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
| Rays | 12-10-4 | 5-3-3 | 7-7-1 | 8-7-2 | 4-3-2 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 14-13 in Twins games this season. The Rays have a 13-13 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rays recorded a 6-1 victory over the Twins at Tropicana Field yesterday. Ben Williamson went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Rays have now won four straight against the Twins.
