Player Predictions Overview for Twins vs Rays – 5/27/2025

Minnesota Twins

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Tampa Bay Rays

On May 27, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins at George M. Steinbrenner Field in what is shaping up to be an intriguing matchup. The Rays are currently sitting just below .500 with a record of 27-26, while the Twins are faring better at 29-24, placing them in the mix for a favorable playoff position. In their previous game, the Rays secured a convincing 7-2 victory against the Twins, who are now looking to rebound after that defeat.

Taj Bradley is projected to take the mound for the Rays, coming off a solid outing where he went six innings allowing just two earned runs, along with seven strikeouts. Despite his average season performance, ranked 95th among MLB starting pitchers, the projections indicate he may have been a bit unlucky so far. Conversely, Joe Ryan, who is slated to start for the Twins, boasts an impressive rank of 14th in the league and has a stellar 2.68 ERA this year. Ryan is coming off a noteworthy performance where he pitched six scoreless innings, further emphasizing his elite status.

Offensively, the Rays hold the 19th-best ranking in the league, but they excel on the base paths, leading MLB in stolen bases. In contrast, the Twins’ offense struggles, ranking 22nd overall, which could play a critical role against a high-walk pitcher like Bradley. The projection also shows that both pitchers will face some hitters with patience issues, but the Twins’ low-walk offense could limit their scoring opportunities.

With the game total set at 8.5 runs, and the betting markets favoring the Twins at -120, this matchup promises to be tightly contested. As Tampa Bay seeks to build on their recent win while Minnesota aims for redemption, baseball fans and bettors alike should prepare for an exciting encounter.

Minnesota Twins Insights

• Minnesota Twins – Moneyline (-120)
  The Minnesota Twins projected batting order grades out as the 5th-weakest on the slate today in terms of overall batting ability.
  Explain: A pitcher who faces a weak opposing offense will be more likely to exceed his usual performance, particularly in terms of hits and runs, in that game.

Tampa Bay Rays Insights

• The 7% Barrel% of the Tampa Bay Rays ranks them as the #28 offense in baseball this year by this stat.
  Explain: Barrel% measures how often a player hits the ball at the optimal exit velocity and launch angle and is a terrific measure of underlying power.

Betting Trends

• Tampa Bay Rays – Over/Under 3.5 Team Total (-130/+100)
  The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 45 games (+10.15 Units / 19% ROI)
• Over/Under 8.5 Game Total (-110/-110)
  The Minnesota Twins have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 43 games (+13.90 Units / 29% ROI)