Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Predictions June 8th 2025

Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays June 8th 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays will play against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis. This game is set for Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2:10 PM. Fans can watch the game on SNET.

The Blue Jays, managed by John Schneider, have a 35-29 record this season. They are 4 games behind in the AL East. The Twins, led by Rocco Baldelli, hold a 34-30 record and are 7 games behind in the AL Central. The weather forecast calls for a mild day with clear skies and a light breeze.

Blue Jays vs Twins Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins
• Venue: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
• Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Twins MoneyLine -174, Blue Jays MoneyLine +145

The Blue Jays Can Win If…

The Toronto Blue Jays are riding high after a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Key performances came from Tyler Heineman, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, and George Springer, who added a home run of his own. Kevin Gausman pitched six innings, allowing three earned runs and striking out five.

Toronto’s hitting has been consistent this season, with a team batting average of .254, ranking them sixth in the league. They have shown power with 61 home runs and the ability to get on base, ranking eighth in on-base percentage at .326. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette are key contributors, each with eight home runs and batting averages over .270.

On the mound, the Blue Jays have a solid bullpen, ranking sixth in strikeouts with 563. While Bowden Francis has struggled with a 5.84 ERA, the team’s defense and offense can provide the support needed for a win. The Blue Jays’ recent four-game winning streak shows their ability to perform under pressure.

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The Twins Can Win If…

The Minnesota Twins are looking to bounce back after a narrow 5-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. In the last game, Matt Wallner and Kody Clemens each hit a home run, showing their power at the plate. Chris Paddack delivered a solid start, allowing only two earned runs over six innings, which kept the game close.

The Twins have a strong chance to win with Joe Ryan on the mound. Ryan has an impressive 2.91 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP, ranking him among the top pitchers. His ability to limit baserunners and keep runs off the board will be key in this game.

Offensively, the Twins have several players who can make an impact. Ty France leads the team with a .273 batting average, and Byron Buxton has hit ten home runs this season. The Twins’ lineup has depth, with multiple players capable of driving in runs and changing the game’s outcome.

The Lean

The Twins are favored with a MoneyLine of -174, while the Blue Jays are at +145. Given the Twins’ stronger pitching stats, including a 3.47 ERA ranked 7th, they have an edge. My model projects a score of Twins 5, Blue Jays 3. Based on this, the recommendation is to pick the Twins to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 8.5. My model projects a total score of 8 runs. With the Twins’ solid pitching and the Blue Jays’ lower batting ranks, the under is the recommended pick. The projected score supports staying below the line.

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Surging Blue Jays Aim to Sweep Struggling Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays are riding high and hungry for more as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Winners of four straight and nine of their last 10, the Blue Jays are seeking their seventh straight series win and a season-best seven games above .500. A resilient 5-4 comeback victory Saturday has them brimming with confidence.

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Jays Playing Loose and Confident

George Springer was Saturday’s hero, launching a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning to lift Toronto.

“I don’t think we feel like we’re ever out of a game,” Springer said. “We trust each other. One at-bat at a time. One pitch at a time. You’re starting to see guys controlling at-bats well.”

Blue Jays manager John Schneider echoed that sentiment.

“With the way we’re playing right now, you kind of expect it,” Schneider said. “The mindset is a little bit freer… and doing it against some tough pitching is really cool.”

Toronto will send right-hander Bowden Francis (2-7, 5.84 ERA) to the mound. He’ll be looking to rebound after a rough outing against the Phillies (six earned runs in 1 2/3 innings). Francis faced Minnesota once in relief last season, allowing one run in 2 2/3 innings.

Twins Trying to Stop the Slide

Minnesota will aim to avoid a sweep and snap a three-game skid. While the Twins have already dropped their first home series since mid-April, manager Rocco Baldelli remains optimistic.

“We’re not playing poorly,” Baldelli said. “We just needed to come through probably one more time.”

The Twins will turn to right-hander Joe Ryan (6-2, 2.91 ERA), who brings a solid track record against Toronto (1-0, 2.77 ERA in two career starts). Ryan has been a strikeout machine this year, racking up 76 punchouts in 68 innings.

Though Minnesota has had a strong month overall, Saturday’s late-inning struggles have raised urgency heading into the finale.

For those tracking MLB Picks and Baseball Predictions, this game offers value angles with one team soaring and the other desperate to snap a losing streak.

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