MLB Prop Bets: Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros (May 18, 2026)
The Houston Astros (19-29) face the Minnesota Twins (21-26) at Target Field on Monday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tatsuya Imai is the probable pitcher for the Astros, while Kendry Rojas is the probable pitcher for the Twins. The Twins are favored to win at -114, while the Astros are at -105. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -107.
- The Astros (+139) have a 19-29 Run Line record this season, while the Twins (-168) hold a record of 24-23.
- The Astros have a 28-18-2 O/U record this season (meaning 28 games have gone over the total runs line, 18 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Twins have a 27-17-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Astros are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Twins are averaging 4.7 (8th).
- In the field, the Astros are allowing a whopping 5.5 runs per game this season (29th in the league), while the Twins are allowing an average of 4.8 runs (24th).
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 Astros are at .250 (ranking 4th in the Major leagues), while the Twins are batting .235 (19th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Twins have hit 51 (T12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Astros have managed 59 (6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Astros have recorded 202 RBIs to rank T9th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Twins have recorded 206 RBIs to rank 8th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Twins have an earned run average of 4.35 this season (22nd in the Majors), while The Astros have an ERA of 5.43 (30th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Astros have recorded 414 this season, ranking 8th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Twins rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 354.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .246 against the Twins this season (20th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Astros' opponents are at .256 (25th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 16-13-19 | 10-6-10 | 6-7-9 | 4-4-8 | 12-9-11 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Twins | 11-10-26 | 9-3-14 | 2-7-12 | 2-2-4 | 9-8-22 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 17-17-14 | 10-10-6 | 7-7-8 | 6-6-4 | 11-11-10 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Twins | 21-15-11 | 13-6-7 | 8-9-4 | 5-2-1 | 16-13-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 18-30 in Astros games this season. The Twins have a 26-21 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Astros recorded a 2-1 extra innings victory over the Twins at Daikin Park when these teams last met on June 15, 2025. Brooks Lee dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and an RBI. The Astros have now won four straight against the Twins.
