MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Minnesota Twins (May 31, 2026)
The Minnesota Twins (27-32) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (31-28) at PNC Park on Sunday at 1:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Zebby Matthews is the probable pitcher for the Twins, while Braxton Ashcraft is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The Pirates are favored to win at -163, while the Twins are at +135. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Twins (-163) have a 33-26 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (+135) hold a record of 29-30.
- The Twins have a 33-21-5 O/U record this season (meaning 33 games have gone over the total runs line, 21 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Pirates have a 31-26-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Twins are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Pirates are averaging 4.9 (5th).
- In the field, the Twins are allowing 4.9 runs per game this season (24th in the league), while the Pirates are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (17th).
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 .236 (ranking 20th in the Major leagues), while the Pirates are batting .253 (4th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates have hit 66 (T12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Twins have managed 62 (15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Twins have recorded 257 RBIs to rank 10th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded 279 RBIs to rank 4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Pirates have an earned run average of 3.92 this season (13th in the Majors), while The Twins have an ERA of 4.47 (23rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Twins have recorded 461 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Pirates rank 4th for total strikeouts, recording 534.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .229 against the Pirates this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Twins' opponents are at .248 (22nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 14-15-30 | 9-4-16 | 5-11-14 | 2-2-7 | 12-13-23 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Pirates | 22-8-29 | 12-5-15 | 10-3-14 | 15-5-14 | 7-3-15 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 25-21-13 | 14-7-8 | 11-14-5 | 6-2-3 | 19-19-10 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
| Pirates | 27-15-17 | 17-6-9 | 10-9-8 | 18-7-9 | 9-8-8 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 29-30 in Twins games this season. The Pirates have a 28-31 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded an upset 10-9 victory over the Twins at PNC Park yesterday. Jake Mangum dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 2 RBIs. The Pirates have now won three straight against the Twins.
