Kansas City Royals (45-62) vs. Minnesota Twins (53-54) July 28, 2026 7:40 pm EDT The Line: Minnesota Twins -160 / Kansas City Royals 133; Over/Under: 9 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article we will formulate a Twins vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, July 28th at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Minnesota Twins are 53-54 this season after they won two out of three against the Athletics by scores of 0-2, 2-0, and 11-8. In game three, Minnesota had their lead cut to 8-6 in the seventh inning, but they scored the next three runs to seal the win. The Twins recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Jeffers, who went 3-5 with three RBIs. Prielipp allowed two hits and one earned run over 5.2 innings for the win, while Nance picked up a hold. Prior to that series, Minnesota split four games with the Guardians and lost two out of three against the Cubs.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.67 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while they have scored 511 runs with a .246 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Byron Buxton has led the Twins with 25 home runs and 45 RBIs, while Josh Bell has added 13 home runs and 62 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Taj Bradley, who is 9-4 with a 3.69 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 114.2 innings pitched this season.
The Kansas City Royals are 45-62 this year after they split four games with the Tigers by scores of 3-4, 1-2, 3-2, and 5-4. In game four, Kansas City blew a 3-0 lead in the middle innings, but they scored two runs in the eighth to escape with the win. The Royals recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Massey, who went 1-2 with one home run and two RBIs. Avila allowed four hits and two earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Pearson got the win and Cruz picked up the save. Prior to that series, Kansas City swept the Giants in three games and won two out of three against the Padres.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.85 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and a .262 opponent batting average, while they have scored 450 runs with a .246 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Carter Jensen has led the Royals with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Bobby Witt has added 13 home runs and 39 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Seth Lugo, who is 4-6 with a 4.36 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP over 117.2 innings pitched this year.
Minnesota comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have allowed two runs or fewer in three of their last four. The Twins are 28-26 at home this year, while the Royals are 19-35 on the road. Kansas City has won three of their last five games, but they are 11 games back in the AL Central. The Royals are starting Lugo, who has allowed 3, 1, 2, 6, and 3 earned runs in his last five outings, while Bradley has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. Take the Twins here.