Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Prediction for Tuesday June 23 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 06/23/2026, 12:50 AM ET
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins meet on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM, and the game will be televised on MLB.TV and TBS. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Los Angeles enters the matchup with a 49-29 record, while Minnesota comes in at 38-41. ESPN's Matchup Predictor gives the Dodgers a 54.3 percent chance to win compared to 45.7 percent for the Twins. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.

The Dodgers are expected to start Justin Wrobleski in this matchup. The left-hander enters with an 8-2 record, a 2.72 ERA, and a 1.01 WHIP across 79.1 innings. He has allowed 64 hits while recording 50 strikeouts, issuing 16 walks, and surrendering six home runs. Minnesota is expected to counter with Joe Ryan. The right-hander owns a 5-3 record with a 2.99 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 87.1 innings. He has allowed 69 hits while striking out 99 batters, walking 18, and allowing eight home runs.

Dodgers Bring Elite Season Numbers Into Minneapolis

Los Angeles enters Tuesday's contest with a 49-29 overall record and a 23-15 mark on the road. The Dodgers have gone 3-2 over their last five games. They recently defeated Baltimore, Tampa Bay twice. Their two losses came against Baltimore in consecutive games.

The Dodgers have posted a .259 batting average with 405 runs scored, 676 hits, and 105 home runs. Los Angeles owns a .343 on-base percentage and a .435 slugging percentage. The pitching staff has been equally impressive, carrying a 3.46 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .213 batting average. Dodgers pitchers have recorded 693 strikeouts and issued 218 walks.

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One of the biggest strengths for Los Angeles is its overall balance. The Dodgers hold advantages over Minnesota in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. Those numbers help explain why Los Angeles owns one of the best records among the teams in this matchup.

Minnesota Looks to Continue Recent Momentum

The Twins enter this game with a 38-41 overall record and a 20-19 record at home. Minnesota has won four of its last five games and comes into the contest with victories over Arizona and Texas. The Twins recently defeated Arizona twice and also earned two wins against Texas. Their lone loss during the last five games came against Arizona.

Minnesota has produced a .247 batting average with 388 runs scored, 660 hits, and 97 home runs. The Twins own a .323 on-base percentage and a .412 slugging percentage. On the mound, Minnesota carries a 4.79 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .253. The pitching staff has accumulated 637 strikeouts and issued 289 walks.

The Twins' biggest strength entering this matchup is their recent form. Minnesota has won four of its last five games and has generated substantial offensive production during that span. The challenge will be overcoming a Dodgers team that holds season-long advantages across most major statistical categories.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Prediction

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Pick

  • Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline

The Dodgers enter this matchup with the better overall record, the better road record, and the advantage in the matchup predictor. Los Angeles also owns superior offensive and pitching numbers across nearly every category provided. While Minnesota has played well recently and features a strong starting pitcher, the Dodgers have been the more complete team throughout the season and are the preferred side in this matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Total Pick

  • Pick: Take the under if the total is set at 8.0

I would lean toward the under in this game because both starting pitchers have ERAs below 3.00 and WHIPs right around 1.00. Los Angeles also owns a team ERA of 3.46 and allows opponents to hit just .213. With two quality starters and strong overall pitching numbers, this matchup has the potential to stay below a typical total.

Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 4 – Minnesota Twins 3

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Monday.

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