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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Minnesota Twins vs Washington Nationals predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Washington Nationals will face the Minnesota Twins, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Nationals Park on Tuesday, beginning at 6:45 PM ET.
The Nationals will send Cade Cavalli (1-1, 3.82 ERA) to the mound, up against Taj Bradley (3-1, 2.85 ERA) for the Twins.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Twins a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Nationals.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Twins vs. Nationals matchup, including best bets and picks.
Twins vs. Nationals prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Twins and Nationals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Twins a 51% chance of defeating the Nationals.
According to our model, the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 53% chance of going over.
Twins vs. Nationals odds [5/5/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Twins | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -115 | -102 |
| Total | o9.5 (-110) | u9.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Twins vs. Nationals picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Nationals | -102 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | -110 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Twins vs. Nationals game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Nationals and Twins at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 6:45 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Time: 6:45 PM ET/3:45PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
Conclusion
We predict the Twins, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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