Athletics vs Minnesota Twins Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/25/26, 12:51 AM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 8/25/26 at 12:52 AM in MLB Picks

The Twins haven't given up on their ambitions to secure the final AL wild card; they're 2.5 games behind the Guardians, who currently hold the spot, but the Blue Jays and Astros are also ahead of them. Minnesota pulled off an inspiring sweep of the Braves at Target Field, but then suffered a sweep in San Diego at the hands of the Padres. Monday's game in Sacramento served as a kind of revenge, where the Twins, winning 9-6, took a 1-0 lead in the series against the Athletics.

The Athletics' temporary home, Sutter Health Park, is perhaps the most notorious hitter park in MLB. Sportsbooks set a high total game of 11.5, which was surpassed when the A's failed to mount a late rally and scored four runs in the ninth inning. Game 1 of this series saw the Twins record 16 hits and the Athletics 12.

With Byron Buxton back in the lineup after an untimely and lengthy injury, Twins fans have reason to be excited about what happened on Monday. Buxton hadn't had a multi-hit game since July 20, but he went 3-for-5 with four runs scored and a walk in the Twins' victory. Bell went 1-for-3 with three RBIs, and Keaschall, batting leadoff, went 2-for-6. Playing shortstop, Culpepper had a very good night, going 4-for-5.