Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 8/14/2025 7:40 PM EDT

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Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Detroit Tigers -205 [ESPN BET]
Best Spread Odds: Detroit Tigers -1.5 (-125) [Caesars]
Best Total Odds: Over 7.5 (+100) [ESPN BET]

Game Info

Date: August 14, 2025
Time: 7:40 PM EDT
Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: FanDuel Sports Detroit, MLB.TV

Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins Preview

The Detroit Tigers (70-52) travel to Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins (57-63) in an AL Central showdown. The Tigers, leading their division, have been in solid form, winning three of their last four games and securing two consecutive series victories. They boast a strong pitching staff, highlighted by ace Tarik Skubal, and a potent offense that ranks 8th in team slugging percentage (.422) and 7th in home runs (157). Key offensive contributors include Spencer Torkelson (26 HR, 66 RBIs) and Riley Greene (27 HR, 87 RBIs).

The Minnesota Twins, currently fourth in the AL Central, have shown mixed results recently, going 6-4 in their last ten games but dropping their last two. Their offense has power, ranking 12th in home runs (140), with Byron Buxton being a significant threat. However, the Twins' bullpen has been significantly impacted by recent trade deadline moves, which saw them ship away key relievers, leaving a patchwork group to handle high-leverage situations. This matchup pits Detroit's dominant pitching and solid lineup against a Twins team that has been weakened by recent roster changes.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Historically, the head-to-head encounters between these two teams have seen the Minnesota Twins notch up 131 wins, with 74 of those coming at home. The Detroit Tigers have secured 116 victories, including 60 on the road. In their most recent meeting on August 6, the Twins secured a commanding 9-4 victory. The Tigers won the 2025 series over the Twins 5-4. In their last series where Tarik Skubal did not pitch, the Twins showed their offensive capabilities by hammering Detroit for 8 homers, 26 hits, and 18 runs. When these teams meet, the home team averages 4.83 runs per game, while the visitors average 4.38 runs per game.

Pick: Detroit Tigers -1.5

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The Detroit Tigers are a strong pick to cover the -1.5 run line in this matchup. They enter the game with a significant advantage on the mound, with Tarik Skubal (11-3, 2.35 ERA) taking the hill. Skubal has been pitching at a Cy Young level this season and previously dominated the Twins on June 29, throwing seven scoreless innings with 13 strikeouts. The Twins, on the other hand, will start Bailey Ober (4-7, 5.16 ERA), who struggled against the Tigers in a previous outing, giving up seven runs on 11 hits and four home runs. Furthermore, the Twins' lineup has been depleted by recent trade deadline moves, and their bullpen has been significantly weakened. Sharp money is heavily backing the Tigers, with a 51.85% sharp win percentage on the -1.5 spread. Given Skubal's dominance and the Twins' current state, the Tigers are well-positioned to win by multiple runs.

Top Player Prop Picks

Spencer Torkelson (Detroit Tigers) - Hits Over 0.5

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Spencer Torkelson has been a consistent offensive force for the Tigers, batting .241 with 25 home runs this season. He has hit the over on 0.5 hits in 80% of his last 10 games, averaging 1.2 hits per game during that span. More impressively, against the Minnesota Twins in 2025, Torkelson has hit the over on this line in 88.89% of his 9 appearances, averaging 1.33 hits. His right-handed power could be particularly effective against Bailey Ober, who has allowed 15 home runs to right-handed batters this season.

Best Odds: Over 0.5 Hits (-175) [BetMGM]

Luke Keaschall (Minnesota Twins) - Hits Over 0.5

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Luke Keaschall has made an immediate impact since returning from injury, logging four hits and six RBIs across his first two games against the Tigers. He has hit the over on 0.5 hits in 70% of his last 10 games, averaging 1.2 hits. His season-long over hit percentage stands at an impressive 80%. When playing at home in 2025, Keaschall has hit the over in 85.71% of his games, averaging 1.29 hits. His recent performance and strong home record make him a favorable pick to record at least one hit.

Best Odds: Over 0.5 Hits (-159) [BetRivers]

Ryan Jeffers (Minnesota Twins) - Hits + Runs + RBIs Over 0.5

Ryan Jeffers has demonstrated a strong ability to contribute across multiple offensive categories. He has hit the over on 0.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs in 70% of his last 10 games, averaging 2.7 combined. Over his last 15 games, this rate increases to 80%, with an average of 2.27. In 2024, against the Tigers, Jeffers hit the over on this prop in 81.82% of his 11 appearances, averaging 2.18 combined. His performance at home in 2025 also supports this pick, with a 65.91% over hit rate and an average of 1.77 combined.

Best Odds: Over 0.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-170) [DraftKings]

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