Tampa Bay Rays (2-4) vs. Minnesota Twins (2-4) April 3, 2026 4:10 pm EDT The Line: Minnesota Twins -112 / Tampa Bay Rays -108; Over/Under: 7.5 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article we will formulate a Twins vs Rays prediction for this MLB game on Friday, April 3rd at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Minnesota Twins are 2-4 this year after they lost two out of three against the Royals by scores of 1-3, 9-13, and 5-1. In their game three win, Minnesota led 1-0 for the majority of the game and they scored four more runs in the last two innings to seal the win. The Twins recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Wallner, Clemens, and Bell, who all had one home run. Bradley allowed five hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Sands allowed one earned run in relief.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.32 ERA with a 1.48 WHIP and a .267 opponent batting average, while they have scored 26 runs with a .218 batting average and a .325 on base percentage. Josh Bell has led the Twins with two home runs and five RBIs, while Royce Lewis has added two home runs and three RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Bailey Ober, who is 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 4.0 innings pitched this year.
The Tampa Bay Rays are 2-4 this season after they lost two out of three against the Brewers by scores of 3-2, 2-6, and 2-8. In their game three loss, Tampa Bay led 2-0 in the third inning, but they allowed the last eight runs for the lopsided loss. The Rays recorded five hits and they committed three errors in the game, while they were led by Diaz, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Rasmussen allowed two hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings in the no decision, while Jax allowed three earned runs and picked up the loss.
This season, Tampa Bay has a 5.44 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .256 opponent batting average, while they have scored 30 runs with a .274 batting average and a .337 on base percentage. Yandy Diaz has led the Rays with two home runs and eight RBIs, while Jonny DeLuca has added one home run and four RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Joe Boyle, who is 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA and a 0.50 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this season.
Minnesota was able to snap their three game losing streak with a win on Thursday afternoon and they will be at home for this one. The Twins have scored 5+ runs in three of their last four games and they are facing Boyle, who was dialed in for his first start. Tampa Bay has lost two games in a row and they have allowed at least six runs in four of their last five. The Rays are going against Ober, who allowed three earned runs over 4.0 innings in his first outing. Take Tampa Bay to get the win here, as I don’t trust Ober.