Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Prediction for Wednesday June 24 2026
Use Code SSWC The Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins continue their series on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM ET, with coverage available 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 Take the Spotlight
The Dodgers are expected to start Shohei Ohtani in this matchup. Ohtani enters with a 7-2 record, a 1.47 ERA, and a 0.88 WHIP across 73.2 innings. He has allowed 43 hits, struck out 78 batters, walked 22, and surrendered just three home runs. Minnesota is expected to counter with Connor Prielipp, who comes into the game with a 2-5 record, a 5.17 ERA, and a 1.42 WHIP in 55.2 innings. He has allowed 56 hits, recorded 55 strikeouts, issued 23 walks, and given up six home runs.
Los Angeles Bringing Elite Numbers Into Minneapolis
The Dodgers enter this contest with a 50-29 overall record and a strong 24-15 road record. Los Angeles has gone 3-2 over its last five games. The Dodgers recently defeated Minnesota, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay while suffering losses to Baltimore twice during that stretch.
Los Angeles is batting .259 as a team with 407 runs scored, 685 hits, and 107 home runs. The Dodgers own a .343 on-base percentage and a .436 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff has produced a 3.43 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP while recording 698 strikeouts. Opponents are batting just .212 against Los Angeles. The Dodgers are also 13-8 in day games.
Sign Up Get $30 Premium Picks Credit + Exclusive Offers
Subscribe Now
The biggest strength for Los Angeles is its overall dominance across nearly every major category. The Dodgers lead this matchup in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. Those advantages explain why they own one of the best records among the teams in action.
Minnesota Hoping to Defend Home Field
The Twins come into this game with a 38-42 overall record and a 20-20 home record. Minnesota has gone 3-2 over its last five games. The Twins recently defeated Arizona two times and Texas while suffering losses to Arizona and Los Angeles.
Minnesota is hitting .246 as a team with 389 runs scored, 663 hits, and 98 home runs. The Twins have posted a .322 on-base percentage and a .409 slugging percentage. On the mound, they own a 4.75 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP while recording 645 strikeouts. Opponents are batting .253 against Minnesota. The Twins are 16-21 in day games.
The biggest strength for Minnesota has been its offensive production. The Twins have scored 389 runs and hit 98 home runs this season, numbers that would compare favorably against many opponents. However, they face a difficult challenge against a Dodgers club that has been better in nearly every statistical category.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Prediction
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Pick
- Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
Los Angeles owns significant advantages throughout this matchup. The Dodgers have the better overall record, stronger road record, superior offensive numbers, and better pitching metrics. The projected starting pitching matchup also heavily favors Los Angeles. Combined with a 70.2% matchup predictor edge, the Dodgers are the clear choice.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Total Pick
- Take the under if the total is set at 8.
I would lean toward the under if the number is set at 8. Los Angeles enters with a team ERA of 3.43 and an opponent batting average of just .212. The Dodgers also won the opening game of this series by a 2-1 score. While Minnesota has produced strong offensive numbers this season, the combination of Los Angeles' pitching staff and the projected starting pitcher points toward a game that stays relatively low scoring.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 5 – Minnesota Twins 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Tuesday.
Never Tried Picks and Parlays? Now Is Your Chance
- Get your first daily picks package for ONLY $1 using coupon code BUCK
- If the pick loses, we credit your account with 3 Flex Picks
- If the pick wins, we still give you 1 Flex Pick on the house
- Win or lose, you walk away ahead. One dollar. No catch.
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
