The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals on August 9, 2025. First pitch from Target Field is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on MNNT.
Find my MLB betting preview and Royals vs Twins prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
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- Royals vs Twins pick: Under 8.5 (-105)
My Royals vs Twins best bet is Under 8.5 with the best odds currently on BetMGM. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
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Royals vs Twins Odds
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Royals vs Twins Projected Starting Pitchers
| LHP Noah Cameron (KCR) | Stat | RHP Bailey Ober (MIN) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-5 | W-L | 4-6 |
| 1.6 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.3 |
| 2.68 / 3.13 | ERA / xERA | 5.38 / 4.62 |
| 3.69 / 4.04 | FIP / xFIP | 5.42 / 4.91 |
| 1.01 | WHIP | 1.41 |
| 13.8% | K-BB% | 12.9% |
| 42.6% | GB% | 28.7% |
| 94 | Stuff+ | 98 |
| 102 | Location+ | 107 |
Royals vs Twins Prediction, Betting Analysis
Evan Abrams’ Silent Sharp Unders system targets regular-season MLB games where both teams are performing well, yet the total has quietly dropped from open to close.
These are games featuring competent, winning teams with recent success, stable weather conditions, and closing totals in a common scoring range.
Despite both teams showing strength, the market subtly favors the under—likely due to matchup specifics, pitching, or pace factors.
By following this soft signal—when the public eye is more focused on win streaks and not totals—this system finds value in betting against inflated scoring expectations.
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Pick: Under 8.5 (-105, BetMGM)
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Royals vs Twins Betting Trends
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