Astros vs. Twins prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [5/19/2026]
Get Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins predictions for MLB Tuesday.

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET as the Houston Astros square off with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
Zebby Matthews (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Twins, while the Astros have opted for Jason Alexander (0-0, 14.21 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Twins as the most likely winner of the Astros vs. Twins game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Astros vs. Twins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Twins a 55% chance of defeating the Astros.
According to our model, the Astros (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Astros vs. Twins odds [5/19/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Astros | Twins |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-176) | -1.5 (+155) |
| Moneyline | +120 | -138 |
| Total | o8.5 (-114) | u8.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Astros vs. Twins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Twins -1.5 | +155 |
| Moneyline | Astros | +120 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -114 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Astros vs. Twins game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB action between the Twins and Astros at Target Field is scheduled to start at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins
- Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Target Field
Conclusion
We predict the Twins, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Astros in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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