Following a four-hit effort in a loss to the White Sox, Luke Keaschall leads the Minnesota Twins (62-78) into action as +118 underdogs against the Kansas City Royals (71-69). The game gets underway from Kauffman Stadium at 7:40 p.m. ET on Friday, live on FDSKC and MNNT.
Kansas City’s Michael Wacha gets the start, and he’ll go against Minnesota’s Pablo Lopez.
Royals vs. Twins Odds
Royals odds to win: -140 Twins odds to win: +118 Spread: Royals -1.5 Total: 8 runsRoyals vs. Twins Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025 Time: 7:40 p.m. ET TV: FDSKC and MNNTWho Will Win Royals vs. Twins?
Royals and Twins Betting Trends
The Royals have compiled a 35-26 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 57.4% of those games).
In games it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -140 or shorter, Kansas City has a record of 15-12 (55.6%).
The Twins have entered the game as underdogs 55 times this season and won 21, or 38.2%, of those games.
Minnesota has a record of 8-15, a 34.8% win rate, when it’s set as an underdog of +118 or more by oddsmakers this season.
The Royals have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 140 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 59 of those games (59-80-1).
The Twins and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 65 of their 139 opportunities.
Royals Stats & Insights
The Royals score the third-fewest runs in baseball (537 total, 3.8 per game).
Kansas City ranks 25th in baseball with 136 home runs. They average one per game.
The Royals are 18th in MLB with a .245 batting average.
Kansas City strikes out 6.8 times per game, the fewest Ks in baseball.
The 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Royals pitching staff ranks 25th in MLB.
Kansas City has the third-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.66).
Twins Stats & Insights
The Twins have scored the 23rd-most runs in the league this season with 592 (4.2 per game).
Minnesota ranks 14th in Major League Baseball with 165 home runs.
The Twins have a team batting average of .239 this season, which ranks 24th among MLB teams.
Minnesota ranks 15th in strikeouts per game (8.3) among MLB offenses.
The Twins have an 8.6 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 11th in the big leagues.
Minnesota has pitched to a 4.56 ERA this season, which ranks 24th in baseball.
Royals Key Players to Watch
Wacha (8-11 with a 3.52 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 153 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Royals, his 28th of the season.
Bobby Witt Jr. leads Kansas City with a .295 batting average. He’s also hit 21 homers and has 77 RBI.
Maikel Garcia has collected 150 hits this season and has an OBP of .356. He’s slugging .466 on the year.
Vinnie Pasquantino leads Kansas City in home runs with 29 and runs batted in with 96.
Salvador Perez has collected 123 hits this season and has an OBP of .284. He’s slugging .444 on the year.
Twins Key Players to Watch
Lopez (5-3) will take the mound for the Twins, his 12th start of the season.
Byron Buxton has a team-best batting average of .273, and leads the Twins in home runs (29) and runs batted in (72).
Trevor Larnach is batting .258 with 20 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 46 walks.
Brooks Lee has 13 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 26 walks while batting .242.
Ryan Jeffers is hitting .262 with 24 doubles, nine home runs and 48 walks.
Royals and Twins Injuries
Royals: Jonathan India: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Hunter Harvey: 15 Day IL (Abductor), Steven Cruz: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Bailey Falter: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Seth Lugo: 15 Day IL (Back), Alec Marsh: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), James McArthur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff), Cole Ragans: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff)
Twins: Christian Vázquez: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Anthony Misiewicz: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), David Festa: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Alan Roden: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Pablo Lopez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ryan Jeffers: day-to-day (Head)
Royals vs. Twins Prediction
Score Prediction: Royals 5, Twins 4 Total Prediction: Under 8 runsHow to Bet on Royals vs. Twins
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