Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Prediction for Monday June 22 2026
Use Code SSWC The Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins meet at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, June 22, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 7:40 PM ET. The game will be televised on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers Featured in Minnesota
The Dodgers are expected to start Eric Lauer on Monday night. Lauer enters the game with a 2-5 record, a 5.37 ERA, and a 1.31 WHIP across 58.2 innings. He has allowed 56 hits while striking out 40 batters, issuing 21 walks, and surrendering 16 home runs.
Minnesota is expected to counter with Zebby Matthews. Matthews comes into the matchup with a 3-4 record, a 4.78 ERA, and a 1.18 WHIP over 43.1 innings. He has allowed 42 hits while recording 34 strikeouts, issuing just 9 walks, and giving up 8 home runs.
Los Angeles Continues Strong Season on the Road
The Dodgers enter Monday's contest with a 49-28 overall record and a 23-15 record away from home. Los Angeles has won four of its last five games, recently winning over Baltimore once and Tampa Bay three times. The Dodgers' only loss during that stretch came in a narrow 3-2 defeat against Baltimore. Their recent run of success has helped them maintain one of the best records in baseball.
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Los Angeles has been productive on both sides of the ball this season. The Dodgers own a .261 batting average with 404 runs scored, 671 hits, and 105 home runs. They have also posted a .345 on-base percentage and a .438 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff has compiled a 3.34 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP while holding opponents to a .211 batting average. The staff has recorded 684 strikeouts and issued 212 walks.
The biggest strength for Los Angeles is its overall balance. The Dodgers lead Minnesota in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ERA, WHIP, strikeouts, and opponent batting average. Those numbers help explain why they carry such a strong overall record entering this matchup.
Minnesota Returns Home Riding Offensive Momentum
The Twins come into this game with a 37-41 overall record and a 20-19 record at home. Minnesota has won four of its last five games, recently defeating Texas three times and Arizona once. The Twins' only loss during that stretch came against Arizona. Their offense has been particularly impressive during this run, scoring 16, 9, 12, and 9 runs in four of those five contests.
Minnesota owns a .246 batting average with 384 runs scored, 649 hits, and 97 home runs. The Twins have posted a .323 on-base percentage and a .412 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff has struggled compared to Los Angeles, carrying a 4.83 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .254. Minnesota pitchers have recorded 633 strikeouts and issued 284 walks.
The Twins' biggest advantage entering this game is recent offensive form. While Los Angeles owns stronger season-long numbers, Minnesota has consistently generated runs over its last several games. That recent production has helped the Twins win four of five and stay competitive despite their overall record remaining below .500.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Prediction
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Pick
- Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
The Dodgers hold the edge in the matchup predictor and have been the more complete team throughout the season. Los Angeles owns the better overall record, stronger road record, and advantages across nearly every major offensive and pitching category provided. With a lineup that has scored 404 runs and a pitching staff carrying a 3.34 ERA, the Dodgers appear to be the stronger side entering Monday's matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Total Pick
- Pick: Take the over if the total is set at 9.0
I would lean toward the over if the total is set at 9.0. Minnesota has been scoring at a high rate recently, including games of 16, 12, and 9 runs over its last five contests. Both starting pitchers enter with ERAs above 4.75, and the Dodgers have scored 404 runs this season. Those factors point toward a game with enough offense to reach the over.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 6 – Minnesota Twins 5
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Sunday.
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