It’s a big-time American League matchup between playoff hopefuls on Monday, July 28, as the Boston Red Sox visit the Minnesota Twins. Here’s our prediction for the Red Sox vs Twins game.
The Red Sox currently hold a wild card spot while the Twins are fighting to stay in the mix. Both teams have reasons to win, but only one can grab the momentum in this series opener.
Betting Preview for Red Sox vs Twins
- Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Teams: Red Sox vs Twins
- Odds are provided by 1XBet
Betting on the Boston Red Sox
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.9
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 9.5
Boston is 57-50 this season and in the second AL wild card spot. They’ve won four of their last seven and are coming off a 2-1 series win over the Dodgers. Richard Fitts will start for Boston. He’s 1-4 with a 4.86 ERA, and the Red Sox are just 2-7 in games he starts. Fitts allowed four runs in his last outing and has struggled to give the team strong innings. Boston hits .251 overall but just .237 on the road. They have been more effective against AL Central teams, hitting .265 in those matchups.
Betting on the Minnesota Twins
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.961
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 9.5
The Twins are 50-55 and still in the hunt for a wild card, sitting 5.5 games back. They play better at home with a 29-22 record. Simeon Woods Richardson starts for Minnesota. He’s 5-4 with a 4.14 ERA overall, but shines at home with a 3.12 ERA. The Twins are 9-7 in his starts. At the plate, Minnesota has been decent at home, hitting .252, and has shown slightly better form in July. Their bats may not be explosive, but they’ve been enough to win games behind solid pitching.
MatchPlug Prediction for Red Sox vs Twins
Minnesota’s home form and Woods Richardson’s strong performances at Target Field give them a clear edge. Boston struggles when Richard Fitts starts, and their road offense isn’t reliable. If the Twins can score early and hold the lead, they should take this one comfortably.
Final Prediction: Twins Over/Under
