The Colorado Rockies and the Minnesota Twins meet Saturday in MLB action from Target Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Colorado Rockies vs. Minnesota Twins prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Colorado Rockies will send out Michael Lorenzen for the start here and Lorenzen is 2-9 with a 7.11 ERA and 65 strikeouts this season. Mike Paredes will start for the Twins and is 0-0 with a 4.05 ERA and 11 strikeouts this season.
Colorado Rockies Recap
The Colorado Rockies come into this game looking to shake off a narrow 9-8 loss at the hands of the Twins on Friday to sit at 32-50 this season. After this series, the Rockies will head home for a set against the Miami Marlins.
Rockies Alternate Wins & Losses In 6 Straight Games
Going into Friday, TJ Rumfield has 79 hits with 15 doubles, 2 triples, 12 home runs and 43 RBIs while Ezequiel Tovar has 55 hits with 14 doubles, 6 home runs and 25 RBIs. Hunter Goodman’s added 68 hits with 12 doubles, 21 home runs and 39 RBIs. Troy Johnston has 76 hits with 23 doubles, 3 home runs and 35 RBIs. Willi Castro also has 68 hits with 13 doubles, 6 home runs and 33 RBIs.
Minnesota Twins Recap
The Minnesota Twins come into this game looking to add on to their win over Colorado from Friday to climb to 39-44 this season. After this series, the Twins will head on the road for a series against the Houston Astros.
Twins Snap Three-Game Skid
Entering Friday, Byron Buxton has 78 hits with 14 doubles, a triple, 25 home runs and 41 RBIs while Josh Bell’s added 70 hits with 15 doubles, 9 home runs and 49 RBIs. Luke Keaschall has 66 hits with 12 doubles, 2 homers and 24 RBIs. Brooks Lee has 13 home runs with 45 RBIs and Victor Caratini has 30 RBIs while Kody Clemens has 58 hits with 16 doubles, 2 triples, 11 home runs and 30 RBIs this season.
Colorado Rockies @ Minnesota Twins Betting Trends: June 27, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Mike Paredes Record this season: 0-0 ERA: 4.05
- Home Record: 0-0
- Last 5 against Rockies: –
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 11 games after going to extra innings.
- The Twins have won 10 of their last 11 home games following an extra innings win.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games against American League opponents following an extra innings loss.
- The Twins have covered the run line in four of their last five games after playing the previous day.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five road night games.
- The Twins have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Twins have won the first inning in each of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen Record this season: 2-9 ERA: 7.11
- Road Record: 1-5
- Last 5 against Twins: 1-1
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Twins have lost each of their last nine Saturday games as favorites.
- The Rockies have won each of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last five games following a loss.
- The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six Saturday night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Twins’ last six games as favorites against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Nine of the Rockies’ last 10 night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Twins’ last seven games as favorites.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in six of Michael Lorenzen’s last seven appearances as a starter.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Brooks Lee has hit a home run in four of the Twins’ last five games as favorites.
- Royce Lewis has recorded at least one hit in each of the Twins’ last 11 games against NL West opponents.
- Byron Buxton ranks T2nd in the league in Home Runs (25) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Hunter Goodman has hit a home run in each of the Rockies’ last two road games.
- Michael Lorenzen has recorded five or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances.
- Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances.
- Hunter Goodman ranks T4th in the league in Home Runs (22) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Twins rank 27th in the league for ERA this season (4.85).
- The Twins rank T27th in the league for runs allowed this season (432).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.51).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.286).
Colorado Rockies vs. Minnesota Twins Prediction
I’m on the over here. Lorenzen has been terrible for much of the year and while he’s shown some decent outings in his recent starts, I’m not sure I’m buying it against a Twins lineup that’s crushed righties in June. On the other side, Paredes has been decent as well but the Rockies have been even better against righties than Minnesota, even on the road, and you also have two bullpens that have been trash this season. I’m on the over here.