Athletics at Twins
O/U 10 · RL Twins -1.5
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Athletics ML +134
- Published odds
- +134
- Result
- Lost
- Final score
- 8-11
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The read
Both games have ended in identical shutouts, and now Minnesota is a heavy favorite with Connor Prielipp making his first start back from a blister. That’s too much confidence for this situation.
I’m taking the Athletics to win at a generous underdog price. Jeffrey Springs’ results have been ugly, but his underlying performance suggests he should improve, and he limited the damage in a solid outing last time. Prielipp could be handled carefully, Minnesota has barely scored all series, and Nick Kurtz is back in the middle of the Athletics’ lineup. Shea Langeliers being out keeps this a modest play, but the price is good enough.
The full analysis
Two games, two 2-0 finals, and now Minnesota is laying -162 behind Connor Prielipp in his first start back from a blister. That’s too much certainty for this setup.
I’m taking Athletics ML +134. Jeffrey Springs’ 5.96 ERA is ugly, but his 4.79 xERA points to some correction, and he allowed only two runs over five innings last time out. Prielipp may be managed carefully, Minnesota has scored only twice all series, and Nick Kurtz is back in the middle of the Athletics’ order. Shea Langeliers’ absence keeps this a modest play, but the price is generous enough.
The research
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STARTER FORM
Jeffrey Springs: 8.59 ERA over his last 3 starts
8.59He is carrying a 8.59 ERA over his last 14.7 innings with a 1.98 WHIP (1.42 season) — the 5.96 season line is doing a lot of work for him right now.
COOLING OFF
Ryan Kreidler: .290 OPS in L15 — draws LHP Jeffrey Springs
.290Ryan Kreidler's .290 OPS over the last 15 days (31 PA) trails his .675 season mark, down 0.385. Tonight he draws LHP Jeffrey Springs — his weaker side: a .623 OPS vs LHP across 64 AB.
BULLPEN
Minnesota Twins pen: 13 relief IP over their last 3 games
13 IPMinnesota Twins's bullpen has thrown 13 innings across their last 3 games, with 5 arms working multiple of them. A worked-down pen heading into tonight.
RUNNING GAME
Green light: Minnesota Twins run, and Jonah Heim has caught just 15%
15% CSJonah Heim is catching tonight at 15% on the season (6-for-40 throwing), and Minnesota Twins attempt 0.9 steals a game. The track meet is on.
BALLPARK
At Target Field, Connor Prielipp pitches to a 4.15 ERA
4.15Connor Prielipp at Target Field: 4.15 ERA over 43.3 innings (8G) — 6.56 on a 23.3-inning baseline elsewhere. Hitters bat .215 off him here.
SITUATIONAL
13 bullpen innings in 3 games for OAK
13Relievers have absorbed 13 innings over the last 3 games (Hayden Juenger (3.3) and Mason Barnett (3.3) the heaviest). MIN's pen has thrown 13 over the same span.
REGRESSION
Jeffrey Springs: 5.96 ERA vs 4.77 xERA
4.77Jeffrey Springs carries a 5.96 ERA against a 4.77 expected ERA (1.19 run gap), so he has been underperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .267 off him vs a .250 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.
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- Daily picks first stored July 26, 2026 at 10:46 AM ET.
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Props on this game
1- GARY'S PICKRYAN JEFFERSTOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
Ryan Jeffers is in a prime spot as Minnesota's #3 hitter facing left-hander Jeffrey Springs. On the season, Jeffers carries a .922 OPS with 9 HR in 152 ABs.
Over his last 10 games, he is hitting .278 (10-for-36) with 3 HR and 7 RBI, securing a hit in 9 of those 10 games. The matchup against Springs is exceptional: Springs surrenders an .887 OPS and 21 HR in 289 ABs to right-handed batters.
With weather conditions at Target Field featuring 92°F extreme heat and an 8 mph wind blowing out to left field, Jeffers has high upside for extra bases.
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