Twins vs Tigers Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 17, 2025, 6:35PM | Published: Aug 17, 2025, 4:30PM
The Minnesota Twins will face the Detroit Tigers in MLB action at Target Field on Monday, commencing at 4:10am AEST.
The Twins will have Thomas Hatch (1-0, 5.59 ERA) start, pitting him against Chris Paddack (4-10, 4.76 ERA) for the Tigers.
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?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Minnesota vs Detroit MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Tigers a 53% chance of winning against the Twins at Target Field.
Twins vs Tigers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Target Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Twins $2.10, Tigers $1.77
- Line: Twins +1.5 ($1.65), Tigers -1.5 ($2.29)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 $2.10 and the Tigers at $1.77.
The Twins are 1.5-run underdogs against the Tigers, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the favourite Tigers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Twins (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Twins vs Tigers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Twins +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Twins vs Tigers predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Tigers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Twins to win is our recommended option due to the 1.3% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 9 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Twins vs Tigers: Prediction
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Twins vs Tigers: Essential Details
The game between the Twins and Tigers at Target Field is scheduled to start at 4:10am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers
- Date: Monday 18 August 2025
- Time: 4:10am 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, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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