Twins vs Tigers Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 16, 2025, 11:15PM | Published: Aug 15, 2025, 10:34PM
The Minnesota Twins will take on the Detroit Tigers in MLB action at Target Field on Sunday, commencing at 9:15am AEST.
The Twins will send Zebby Matthews (3-4, 5.11 ERA) to the mound, while the Tigers are going with Casey Mize (11-4, 3.50 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Twins vs Tigers game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Minnesota vs Detroit MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Twins a 51% chance of beating the Tigers at Target Field.
Twins vs Tigers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Target Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Twins $1.87, Tigers $1.95
- Line: Twins -1.5 ($2.75), Tigers +1.5 ($1.48)
- 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 $1.87 and the Tigers at $1.95.
The Twins are 1.5-run favourites against the Tigers, with odds of $2.75 available at TAB.
For the underdog Tigers (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.48.
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 Tigers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 67% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Twins vs Tigers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Tigers +1.5 at $1.48 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Twins vs Tigers best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Twins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Tigers to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Twins vs Tigers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs Detroit game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Minnesota vs Detroit match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Twins vs Tigers: Essential Details
The game between the Twins and Tigers at Target Field is scheduled to start at 9:15am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers
- Date: Sunday 17 August 2025
- Time: 9:15am AEST
- Venue: Target Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Detroit 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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