Twins vs. Royals odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday from proven model

An AL Central matchup is one of three games on Thursday's MLB schedule as the Minnesota Twins visit the Kansas City Royals. It's the conclusion of a three-game series, which began on Monday and had Tuesday as an off day. Kansas City (3-2) has won both games of the series thus far and is on a three-game win streak. Minnesota (1-4) has lost three in a row as it has yet to play a home game yet. Cole Ragans (0-1, 9.00 ERA) will start for the Royals, with Taj Bradley (0-0, 2.08 ERA) going for the Twins.

First pitch is at 2:10 p.m. ET from Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The latest Royals vs. Twins odds list Kansas City as the -158 favorite on the money line (risk $158 to win $100). The over/under for total runs is 9.5.

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