Athletics vs Minnesota Twins Pick – 8/19/2025
The Athletics are set to face the Minnesota Twins in an American League matchup on Tuesday night. Both teams are below .500 for the season and are running out of time to make up ground in the AL Wild Card race. They will look for a win in the opening game of this three-game set. I have broken down this game from a betting perspective and you can get my Athletics vs Twins prediction below.
Our Athletics vs Twins Pick
- Pick: Minnesota Twins -1.5
- Confidence: 2/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics vs Minnesota Twins
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 7:40 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Jacob Lopez (OAK) vs Joe Ryan (MIN)
- Stadium: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: MNNT (Twins), NBCS-CA (Athletics)
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
- Jacob Lopez (OAK): The 24-year-old left-hander has been impressive for the A’s. He has a 6–6 record with a 3.30 ERA. Lopez has gone at least 7 innings in his last two starts and hasn’t allowed any runs over his previous four outings.
- Joe Ryan (MIN): The 29-year-old right-hander has been a standout for the Twins. He has a 12–5 record with a 2.72 ERA. Ryan ranks second in the league in WHIP at 0.92 and will aim to shut down the Athletics here.
Key Players
- Byron Buxton (MIN): The Twins’ center fielder is coming off a strong performance. He went 3-for-5 with a home run and a stolen base in the Twins’ previous game.
- Tyler Soderstrom (OAK): The Athletics’ designated hitter leads the team with 73 RBI and will be a key to his team’s success in this game.
Recent Team Streaks
- The Athletics have won three of their last five games. They have won two out of three against the Los Angeles Angels in their last series.
- Minnesota lost three out of four games against the Detroit Tigers in their last series.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Tyler Soderstrom | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
| Joe Ryan | Over 7.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Twins hold a 3-1 lead in the season series against the Athletics.
- The over has cashed in three of the four games between these teams during the 2025 season.
- Minnesota has had 55% of their games stay under their totals this year.
Athletics vs Twins Model Projection
- Score Projection: Twins 6 – Athletics 4
- Win Probability: Twins 54%, Athletics 46%
Final Thoughts
Neither of these teams have given us much of a reason to trust them consistently this season. But in this game, I think the Twins will win and cover the runline at home. Lopez should have his scoreless streak ended by the explosive bats of the Twins. Joe Ryan should do enough to help the Twins win this game with some margin on Tuesday night.
