- Matchup: Minnesota Twins vs New York Mets
- Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
- Broadcast: Sportsnet New York
- Betting Odds: Minnesota (-132) New York (+110)
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The New York Mets (7-15) are set to host the Minnesota Twins (11-11) at Citi Field this Tuesday. The moneyline presents the Twins at -132, while the Mets are at +110. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Starting pitchers expected for this matchup include Mick Abel and Nolan McLean.
This season, the Minnesota Twins are scoring an average of 5.1 runs per game, placing them 7th in the league. They have recorded 112 total runs with an on-base percentage of .332. The Twins have achieved 27 doubles and launched 26 home runs. Additionally, they have 107 RBIs and 166 hits, while holding a batting average of .230. Their slugging percentage is .381, with 193 strikeouts and 98 walks this season.
With a K/BB ratio of 2.35, the Twins’ pitching unit maintains a WHIP of 1.37. They have allowed 13 homers and 100 runs overall (18th in MLB). Minnesota’s pitching staff has recorded 189 hits (8.7 per 9 innings) and 88 earned runs, resulting in a 4.06 ERA this season (17th in the league), with 183 strikeouts. The team has walked 78 batters and boasts a FIP of 3.58.
The Twins’ bullpen has a 62.5% save rate, participating in 25 save opportunities. They have secured 5 saves while failing 3 times from 8 attempts. Relievers have inherited 30 runners, with 23.3% scoring. The Twins bullpen has been called to the mound 21 times with runners on base and has appeared in 18 high-pressure situations. 73 relief pitchers have been utilized so far this year, accumulating 17 holds (7th in the league).
In their 1,755 innings, the Twins have converted 67.1% of balls in play into outs, placing them 28th in the league. The Milwaukee Brewers have completed 585 putouts, 161 assists, and committed 14 errors. Their fielding percentage stands at .982, ranking them 25th in baseball, with a total of 18 double plays executed.
Abel has thrown 59 innings with 62 strikeouts in his professional career, sporting an earned run average of 5.48 (36 earned runs). His career WHIP is 1.540, having allowed 65 hits (9.9 per 9 innings) and issued 26 walks. Abel (4-6 career record) has faced 267 batters and holds a FIP of 5.40.
The New York Mets currently have an on-base percentage of .288 and a batting average of .226. They have struck out 178 times (20th in MLB) with 169 hits this season. New York has hit 16 home runs and accumulated 68 RBIs, with a collective slugging percentage of .336, averaging 3.27 runs per game (29th in MLB). They have also hit 29 doubles, recorded 64 walks, and scored 72 runs.
The Mets’ pitching unit has allowed 97 runs this season and holds a 4.06 ERA (89 earned runs). They have given up 21 home runs and yield 4.43 runs per 9 innings (13th in MLB). New York’s overall WHIP is 1.284, alongside a collective FIP of 3.82. Their K/BB ratio is 8.70, with 190 strikeouts against 75 walks. The Mets rank 20th in the league for total hits allowed with 178.
In 12 save opportunities, Mets relievers have recorded 7 holds and experienced 3 blown saves. They have participated in 5 save chances, securing 2 saves. New York’s relievers have an inherited scoring percentage of 52.4% on 21 inherited runners. Their bullpen has entered 27 high leverage situations with runners on base and sits at 29th with a 40.0% save rate, utilizing 64 relief pitchers throughout the season.
The Mets have a defensive efficiency of 70.0% over 1,776 innings (18th in baseball). The team has completed 14 double plays and has a fielding percentage of .986 (13th in MLB). This season, they have recorded 202 assists, 11 errors, and 592 putouts.
McLean (6-2 career record) maintains a 2.15 ERA while allowing 5.6 hits per nine innings pitched. He boasts a 3.54 strikeout-to-walk ratio and has faced 277 batters in his career. He has allowed 17 earned runs with a WHIP of 0.955 and a FIP of 2.1. Throughout his professional career, McLean has allowed 44 hits and accumulated 85 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Minnesota (-132)
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