Blue Jays vs Twins: Game 3 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks - June 8, 2025

AL East outfit the Toronto Blue Jays take on their AL Central opponents, the Minnesota Twins, for the third and final game of the series taking place at Target Field on Sunday.

At the moment, Toronto is No. 2 in the AL East with a 35-29 record, while the Twins, currently one game worse at 34-30, also occupy the same rank in their division.

Let's take a look at the odds for Sunday's game, and how the action might play out on the field.

Blue Jays vs Twins prediction

Taking the mound for the visitors in Bowden Francis. The 29-year-old has struggled so far this season, currently pitching with a 2-7 record, along with a 5.84 ERA and 48 total strikeouts.

Bowden Francis in action against the Philadelphia Phillies (Credits: Getty)

Offensively, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, George Springer and Alejandro Kirk are all enjoying great seasons for Toronto.

For the Twins, Joe Ryan makes the start. On paper, Ryan has enjoyed a lot more success than his counterpart this season, boasting a 6-2 record, along with a 2.91 ERA and 76 total strikeouts.

With the bat, Trevor Larnach, Byron Buxton, Ryan Jeffers and Ty France have led the way for Minnesota.

With Toronto having already clinched the series with wins in games one and two, the Twins should be able to give the home support something to cheer about on Sunday.

Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays 2, Minnesota Twins 4

Odds

Money Line: Toronto Blue Jays +141, Minnesota Twins -167

Run Line: Blue Jays +1.5 (-147), Minnesota -1.5 (+110)

Total Runs: Over 8.5 (-103), Under 8.5 (-128)

Injury report

Blue Jays injuries:

Daulton Varsho: 10-day IL (Hamstring)

Anthony Santander: 10-day IL (Shoulder)

Yimi Garcia: 15-day IL (Shoulder)

Nick Sandlin: 15-day IL (Back)

Ryan Burr: 60-day IL (Shoulder)

Max Scherzer: 60-day IL (Thumb)

Alek Manoah: 60-day IL (Elbow)

Angel Bastardo: 60-day IL (Elbow)

Twins injuries:

Danny Coulombe: 15-day IL (Forearm)

Pablo Lopez: 15-day IL (Shoulder)

Luke Keaschall: 60-day IL (Forearm)

Michael Tonkin: 60-day IL (Shoulder)

Expert's picks

With the pitching matchup firmly in their favor on paper, and having lost the last two games, the Twins will be desperate to avoid a sweep at home. The hosts should have enough quality to get some runs on the board early against a starting pitcher who has struggled so far this season.

Money Line: Minnesota Twins -167

Run Line: Minnesota Twins -1.5 (+110)

Total Runs: Under 8.5 (-128)

Edited by nagpaltusharn25