MLB Prop Bets: Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers (September 1, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (63-74) face the Minnesota Twins (66-72) at Target Field on Tuesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Troy Melton is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Connor Prielipp is the probable pitcher for the Twins. The Tigers are favored to win at -120, while the Twins are at +100. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- The Tigers (+139) have a 66-71 Run Line record this season, while the Twins (-168) hold a record of 74-64.
- The Tigers have a 57-75-5 O/U record this season (meaning 57 games have gone over the total runs line, 75 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Twins have a 72-56-10 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 (9th).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing only 4.0 runs per game this season (6th in the league), while the Twins are allowing an average of 4.9 runs (T26th).
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 23rd in the Major leagues), while the Twins are batting .246 (13th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Twins have hit 162 (T12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 156 (16th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 569 RBIs to rank 19th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Twins have recorded 609 RBIs to rank 9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.63 (6th in the Majors), while the Twins are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.63 (25th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 1104 this season, ranking 22nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Twins rank 16th for total strikeouts, recording 1142.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .252 against the Twins this season (23rd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .233 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 36-24-77 | 13-10-46 | 23-14-31 | 25-15-40 | 11-9-37 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Twins | 35-37-66 | 18-12-39 | 17-24-27 | 12-11-22 | 23-26-44 | 0-1-0 | 5-2-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 61-45-31 | 33-22-14 | 28-23-17 | 37-28-15 | 24-17-16 | 0-0-0 | 1-5-4 |
| Twins | 56-55-27 | 31-21-17 | 25-33-10 | 20-15-10 | 36-40-17 | 0-1-0 | 6-4-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 72-65 in Tigers games this season. The Twins have a 56-82 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Twins recorded a lopsided 11-1 victory against the Tigers at Target Field yesterday. Ryan Jeffers was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 4 RBIs. The Twins have now won six straight at Target Field against the Tigers.
