Rangers vs Twins: Game 2 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks

The Rangers torched the Twins in Game 1 of their three-game set, 16-4. In a slate wherein five teams recorded at least 10 runs, it was the 2023 champions that produced the most runs in an absolute shellacking at the Twin Cities.

Evan Carter led the Texas contingent by going 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, three RBIs, and four runs scored. Twins reliever Jose Alcala had a nightmare appearance after giving up six runs in just 1 2/3 innings pitched.

For Game 2, Texas will tap on the services of the in-form Jack Leiter to match up against Minnesota's David Festa.

Rangers vs. Twins recent form and records

The Rangers are one of two teams in MLB that possess a positive run differential in spite of a losing record. Texas holds a 32-35 record and sits fourth in the AL West after being ravaged by injuries.

The Twins, meanwhile, are clinging to the second spot in the AL Central with a 35-31 record. Minnesota has impressed at home with a 19-11 record and is inside the wild card spots.

Rangers vs. Twins odds

Money Line: TEX (+121), MIN (-132)

Run Spread: TEX +1.5 (-180), MIN -1.5 (+148)

Total Runs: O 8.5 (-117), U 7.5 (-103)

Rangers vs. Twins injuries

TEX injury report

Cody Bradford (SP): 60-day IL (shoulder)
Josh Sborz (RP): 60-day IL (shoulder)
Nathan Eovaldi (SP): 15-day IL (triceps)
Joc Pederson (1B): 10-day IL (hand)
Jon Gray (SP): 60-day IL (wrist)

MIN injury report

Zebby Matthews (SP): 15-day IL (shoulder)
Michael Tonkin (RP): 60-day IL (shoulder/biceps)
Pablo Lopez (SP): 15-day IL (Teres major)
Luke Keaschall (2B): 60-day IL (elbow)

Rangers vs. Twins projected lineup

TEX projected lineup

Josh Smith (DH)
Corey Seager (SS)
Josh Jung (3B)
Evan Carter (CF)
Marcus Semien (2B)
Adolis Garcia (RF)
Jake Burger (1B)
Jonah Heim (C)
Jack Leiter (SP, 4-2 | 3.48 ERA | 42 K)

MIN projected lineup

Byron Buxton (CF)
Trevor Larnach (DH)
Ryan Jeffers (C)
Matt Wallner (RF)
Carlos Correa (SS)
Willi Castro (2B)
Ty France (1B)
Royce Lewis (3B)
Harrison Bader (LF)
David Festa (SP, 0-1 | 5.40 ERA | 21 K)

Rangers vs. Twins picks and game prediction

The Twins certainly have the edge against the visitors, at least on paper. On the other hand, Texas's key to victory will be to rock starter David Festa. The 25-year-old has yet to record a victory across four starts and owns a 5.40 ERA. Unlike Game 1, this should be a closer battle between the American League squads.

Run Line: TEX +1.5 (-180)

Total Runs: O 8.5 (-117)

Prediction: MIN wins, 9-8

About the author

Daniel Santiago is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2022. He was drawn towards the sport after the underlying statistics and the analysis surrounding it grabbed his attention.

Daniel particularly enjoys furnishing reports about historic events in baseball and analyzing the game through a statistic-based outlook, based on Fangraphs and Baseball-Reference. This is in line with how he enjoyed watching baseball as a pastime. As a writer, he is very particular about cross-checking from reputable sources and doing his due diligence.

He became a lifelong Hideki Matsui fan after his exploits in the 2009 World Series for the New York Yankees. Among the current generation, Daniel's favorites include Shohei Ohtani and Jung Hoo Lee. Daniel is a huge follower of Asian baseball and both Ohtani and Lee have been in the top echelon of their respective leagues during their time with the NPB and KBO.

His favorite moment as a baseball fan was the final at-bat of the 2023 World Baseball Classic between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. He believes there aren't many words to fittingly describe the intensity of the moment.

As an avid sports fan, Daniel watches other sports and Esports when not writing about baseball.

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Rangers vs Twins: Game 2 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks - June 11, 2025