Twins vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 12 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 12, 2025, 12:33AM | Published: Jul 10, 2025, 6:29PM
The Minnesota Twins will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Target Field on Saturday, commencing at 10:10am AEST.
Joe Ryan (8-4, 2.76 ERA) will be on the bump for the Twins, while the Pirates are going with Paul Skenes (4-7, 1.94 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Twins vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Minnesota vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Twins a 56% chance of winning against the Pirates at Target Field.
Twins vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Target Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Twins $1.71, Pirates $2.20
- Line: Twins -1.5 ($2.65), Pirates +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $1.71 and the Pirates at $2.20.
The Twins are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Twins vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.20 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Twins vs Pirates best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Twins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Twins vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs Pittsburgh game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Minnesota vs Pittsburgh game.
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Twins vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Twins and Pirates at Target Field is scheduled to begin at 10:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday 12 July 2025
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Target Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Pittsburgh predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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