Twins vs. Royals: Game 4, prediction, odds, injuries and picks

Twins vs. Royals: Game 4, prediction, odds, injuries and picks - April 10, MLB 2025

Modified Apr 10, 2025 14:35 GMT

MLB: Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals - Source: Imagn — Bobby Witt Jr, Kansas City Royals - Source: Imagn

The Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals will wrap up a four-game series on Thursday, and it's a big game for the AL Central Division rivals. Kansas City has won two of the first three games, and they look to win the series outright on April 10.

Both teams are expected to compete for the division crown by the end of the year, and every head-to-head matchup matters. Here is a look at the odds for this game and a prediction as to how things will play out.

Twins vs. Royals prediction:

Minnesota has gone just 4-8 to begin the 2025 season and the pitching staff has let the team down. Minnesota has scored 80 runs so far this season, and Harrison Bader leads with three home runs and 10 RBIs.

Bailey Ober will be on the mound for Minnesota, and he is 0-1 with a 12.15 ERA so far this season. The offense will give Ober some support, but he also has to do his job on the mound.

Vinnie Pasquantino is having a great start for the Royals as he leads the way with 10 RBIs through the first 12 games. Kansas City has scored more runs than Minnesota this season, and that's with Bobby Witt Jr. getting off to a slow start.

Veteran Michael Wacha will take the ball for the Royals in the series finale, and he continues to pitch well. Look for Wacha to give the Royals a chance in this game, and the offense will deliver a big win.

Prediction: Kansas City Royals 5, Minnesota Twins 4

Twins vs. Royals odds:

Money Line: Minnesota Twins +105, Kansas City Royals -125

Run Spread: Twins -1.5 (+165), Royals +1.5 (-200)

Total Runs: Over 8.5 (-110), Under 8.5 (-110)

Twins vs. Royals injuries:

Minnesota Twins injury report:

Royce Lewis is on the IL - Source: Imagn

Pablo Lopez (RHP): 15-Day IL (Right hamstring)

Royce Lewis (3B): 10-Day IL (Left hamstring)

Brooks Lee (IF): 10-Day IL (Back tightness)

Kansas City Royals injury report:

Mark Canha (1B/OF): 10-Day IL (abductor)

Alec Marsh (RHP): 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Kyle Wright (RHP) 15-Day IL (shoulder/hamstring)

Twins vs. Royals picks:

This has been a competitive series up to this point, but it hasn't featured a ton of offense. Look for each team to break out a bit in terms of scoring in the series finale, and it will be the Royals that pick up a win to take the series.

Money Line: Kansas City Royals -125

Run Spread: Royals +1.5 (-200)

Total Runs: Over 8.5 (-110)

About the author

Ryan Burks is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda with over 7 years of experience in the field, writing for publications such as Knup Sports. Ryan graduated from Elmhurst College in 2009 with a degree in Communications.

Ryan is a huge Chicago Cubs fan and enjoys their storied history and traditions. His favorite sporting moment was when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, breaking a championship drought that dated back to 1908.

His favorite player was Ken Griffey Jr., as Ryan grew up during his prime and he was the coolest player in league history. Greg Maddux also deserves a mention, as he was truly amazing on the mound.

When not working or watching sports, Ryan coaches basketball and baseball, loves fishing, and spends time with his family.

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