Twins vs. Yankees prediction: Yankees favored to win Sunday's MLB matchup [7/5/2026]
Get Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees predictions for MLB Sunday.

The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins will lock horns in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, starting at 1:35 PM ET.
Ryan Weathers (3-6, 4.08 ERA) will start for the Yankees, while the Twins have opted for Joe Ryan (5-5, 3.61 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Yankees as the most likely winner of the Twins vs. Yankees game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Twins vs. Yankees prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 55.2% chance of beating the Twins.
According to our model, the Twins (+1.5) have a 61.6% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 54.1% chance of going over,.
Twins vs. Yankees odds [7/5/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Twins | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-188) | -1.5 (+158) |
| Moneyline | +116 | -135 |
| Total | o8.5 (-102) | u8.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Twins vs. Yankees picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Yankees -1.5 | +158 |
| Moneyline | Twins | +116 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -102 |
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.
Twins vs. Yankees game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB game between the Yankees and Twins at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:35 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees
- Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Time: 1:35 PM ET/10:35AM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 55.2% win probability, will likely beat the Twins in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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