Washington Nationals vs Minnesota Twins Pick – 7/27/2025
The Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins will face off on Sunday afternoon at Target Field. The Nationals have momentum on their side after a 9-3 win over the Twins yesterday. This game could come down to whether or not the offense of the Twins can wake up and make something happen. Continue reading to get our Nationals vs Twins prediction for Sunday afternoon.
Our Nationals vs Twins Pick
- Pick: Nationals Moneyline
- Confidence: 3 stars
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Washington Nationals vs Minnesota Twins
- Date & Time: Sunday, July 27, 2025, 2:10 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Jake Irvin (Nationals) vs. Travis Adams (Twins)
- Stadium: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: MNNT and MASN2
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Jake Irvin has been a reliable starter for the Nationals. He has a 7–5 record and a 4.81 ERA for the season. Irvin has given up 41 walks this season and his control will be an important factor in this game. Cole Sands will get the start for the Twins here. Sands is 3-3 with a 4.29 ERA and is allowing exactly one hit per inning so far this year.
Key Players
- Nationals: James Wood leads the team with 24 home runs and 70 RBI. CJ Abrams leads the team in batting average at .271 for the year.
- Twins: Byron Buxton leads the Twins with a .282 batting average, 23 home runs, and 59 RBI.
Recent Team Streaks
The Nationals are 3-2 in their last five games. Minnesota is 2-3 in their last five games. These teams split the first two games of this series and will look to secure the series win here.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| James Wood | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Byron Buxton | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| C.J. Abrams | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
Betting Trends & H2H
- These teams have split their first two games against one another this season.
- This is the last game these teams are set to play in the regular season.
- The over/under is 1-1 in this series so far.
Nationals vs Twins Model Projection
- Score Projection: Nationals 5 – Twins 4
- Win Probability: Nationals 40.7%, Twins 63.2%
Final Thoughts
My best bet for this game is for the Washington Nationals to grab a win on the road over the Twins. The Nationals have a better outlook in this game from a starting pitching standpoint. And while neither team is particularly reliable, I’ll take the Nats to steal this one on the road before both teams move onto other opponents.
