MLB Prop Bets: Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers (August 31, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (63-73) face the Minnesota Twins (65-72) at Target Field on Monday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jackson Jobe is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Taj Bradley is the probable pitcher for the Twins. The Twins are favored to win at -135, while the Tigers are at +112. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -114.
- The Tigers (-187) have a 66-70 Run Line record this season, while the Twins (+153) hold a record of 73-64.
- The Tigers have a 56-75-5 O/U record this season (meaning 56 games have gone over the total runs line, 75 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Twins have a 71-56-10 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Twins are averaging 4.6 (T9th).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (6th in the league), while the Twins are allowing an average of 5.0 runs (27th).
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 Tigers are at .238 (ranking 22nd in the Major leagues), while the Twins are batting .246 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Twins have hit 158 (14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 155 (16th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 568 RBIs to rank 19th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Twins have recorded 598 RBIs to rank 11th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.58 (5th in the Majors), while the Twins are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.65 (25th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 1099 this season, ranking T21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Twins rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 1131.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .252 against the Twins this season (24th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .232 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 36-23-77 | 13-10-46 | 23-13-31 | 25-15-40 | 11-8-37 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Twins | 34-37-66 | 17-12-39 | 17-24-27 | 11-11-22 | 23-26-44 | 0-1-0 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Tigers are +110 to lead after three innings, while the Twins are -140.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 61-44-31 | 33-22-14 | 28-22-17 | 37-28-15 | 24-16-16 | 0-0-0 | 1-4-5 |
| Twins | 55-55-27 | 30-21-17 | 25-33-10 | 19-15-10 | 36-40-17 | 0-1-0 | 6-4-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 72-64 in Tigers games this season. The Twins have a 56-81 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a lopsided 11-0 victory against the Twins at Comerica Park when these teams last met on June 11. Colt Keith was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs.
