Twins vs Padres Prediction and MLB Tips - 30 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 30, 2025, 12:12AM | Published: Aug 28, 2025, 7:29PM
The Minnesota Twins will face the San Diego Padres in MLB action at Target Field on Saturday, beginning at 10:10am AEST.
Zebby Matthews (3-4, 5.30 ERA) will start for the Twins, up against Nestor Cortes (2-2, 4.66 ERA) for the Padres.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Twins vs Padres game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Minnesota vs San Diego MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Padres a 52% chance of defeating the Twins at Target Field.
Twins vs Padres: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Target Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Twins $2.05, Padres $1.80
- Line: Twins +1.5 ($1.65), Padres -1.5 ($2.29)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Twins at $2.05 and the Padres at $1.80.
The Twins are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Padres, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the favourite Padres (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Twins (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Twins vs Padres: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $2.05 with TAB
- Line: Twins +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Twins vs Padres betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Padres have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Twins to win is our preferred option due to the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Twins vs Padres: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs San Diego game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Minnesota vs San Diego match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Twins vs Padres: Essential Details
The match-up between the Twins and Padres at Target Field is scheduled to begin at 10:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Minnesota Twins vs San Diego Padres
- Date: Saturday 30 August 2025
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Target Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs San Diego predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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