The Minnesota Twins open their final road trip of the season Thursday night in Anaheim, and the market has them as a road favorite. Minnesota is priced at -135 on the moneyline against the Los Angeles Angels, with the total sitting at 7.5. The pitching matchup pairs Minnesota strikeout artist Taj Bradley against Angels rookie Walbert Ureña, who carries one of the better ERAs in the American League. Below is our full breakdown, with a headline play that leans against the popular side.
Last Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California |
| When | Thursday, September 17, 2026 — 9:38 PM ET |
| TV | Twins.TV, ABTV |
Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The pitching matchup favors the home side on paper. Walbert Ureña takes the ball for Los Angeles at 9-10 with a 2.88 ERA and 131 strikeouts. The 22-year-old right-hander worked eight innings and allowed one run in a 1-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Sept. 6. His last outing was bumpier. He gave up four earned runs over six innings at Washington, which pushed his ERA up from 2.74.
Bradley counters at 11-6 with a 3.81 ERA. He leads the Twins with 190 strikeouts in 165⅓ innings. He enters off six scoreless, one-hit innings against Cleveland last Saturday. However, he also walked four batters in that start, and command has been the knock on him. Minnesota’s bullpen then allowed three runs in the ninth, and the Guardians won 5-2.
The Twins arrive at 71-81 and sit fourth in the AL Central. They beat the Yankees 5-4 Wednesday on Victor Caratini’s walk-off single in the 13th inning. Extra innings meant extra relief work, followed by a flight west for a late start. The Twins are also without center fielder Byron Buxton, who is sidelined after hip surgery. The Angels are 58-94 and last in the AL West. Still, they took two of three from Seattle this week before dropping Wednesday’s finale.
Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds
| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | -1.5 (+130) | -135 | U 7.5 (-110) |
| Angels | +1.5 (-150) | +113 | O 7.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of Thursday, September 17, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest MLB Odds – Futures – Props
Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Twins | 58% | 42% | Angels |
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Twins vs. Angels Prediction — Upset Brewing in L.A.?
Start with the market. Public moneyline tickets are heavily on Minnesota, at roughly three bets in four. Yet the price has not moved at all since it opened. When lopsided public action fails to push a number, it often means the book is comfortable holding the other side. That freeze does not prove sharp money is on Los Angeles, but it lines up with the baseball. The Angels’ price implies about a 47 percent win chance, while Minnesota must win about 57 percent of the time to justify its price.
The pitching supports the home side. Ureña’s ERA is nearly a full run lower than Bradley’s. Bradley brings more swing-and-miss, but his walks can run up pitch counts and bring the bullpen in early. That matters more than usual tonight. Minnesota’s relievers just covered a long extra-inning game, then traveled across two time zones for a late first pitch. The same bullpen also coughed up a ninth-inning lead behind Bradley last weekend.
The case against is real. Minnesota has the better lineup and has outscored Los Angeles on a per-game basis this season. The Twins also took two of three from the Angels at Target Field in July. Ureña was hit hard in his last start, and a rookie late in a long season can fade. Bradley’s one-hit outing shows how quickly he can shut down a weak offense. Even so, a plus-money home side with the better starter is the stronger read at this number.
The Pick: Angels Moneyline (+113)
Twins vs. Angels Prediction — Will Strikeout Arms Keep It Quiet?
The total is where the market has spoken loudest. It opened at 8.5 and has dropped a full run to 7.5. That is a large move for a baseball total, and it agrees with the pitching picture. Both starters miss bats, and the Angels have scored fewer runs per game than Minnesota this season. Bradley did not allow a run in his last outing. The Angels did edge Seattle 2-1 on Tuesday, a result covered in our latest Angels coverage.
There are two honest concerns. First, much of the value left when the number fell from 8.5. Second, a tired Twins bullpen could leak late runs, and Bradley’s walks can create traffic in a hurry. Still, with two capable starters and one weak offense on the field, the lower number remains the cleaner side of this total.
The Pick: Under 7.5 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
No third play stands apart, so the focus shifts to what to watch. The first key moment is Bradley’s pitch count through three innings. If his walks return, Minnesota’s depleted bullpen could be pressed into early work. On the other side, watch Ureña’s command after a rough outing in Washington.
Late innings could decide both picks. If the game is close entering the seventh, the Twins will likely lean on relievers who worked Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Angels need their own bullpen to protect any lead. Bettors who prefer a cushion on the home side can also consider the Angels +1.5 at -150, though the moneyline offers the better payout for the same read.
Here is the full summary of our picks for this game:
- Angels Moneyline (+113)
- Under 7.5 (-110)
MLB Twins vs. Angels FAQ: Thursday September 17, 2026
What time does the Twins vs. Angels game start?
The Twins vs. Angels game starts at 9:38 PM ET on Thursday, September 17, 2026, which is 6:38 PM local time in Anaheim. It is the first game of a four-game series that runs through Sunday and opens Minnesota’s final road trip of the regular season.
What channel is the Twins vs. Angels game on?
The Twins vs. Angels game airs on regional television, with Twins.TV carrying the Minnesota broadcast and ABTV carrying the Angels broadcast.
Who is pitching for the Twins and Angels tonight?
Right-hander Taj Bradley starts for the Twins, and right-hander Walbert Ureña starts for the Angels. Bradley is 11-6 with a 3.81 ERA and 190 strikeouts this season. Ureña, a 22-year-old rookie, is 9-10 with a 2.88 ERA and 131 strikeouts.
Who won the last meeting between the Twins and Angels?
The Twins won the last meeting between the teams, beating the Angels 4-2 at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 12, 2026. The Angels won the July series opener 4-3 before Minnesota took the next two.
Where are the Twins and Angels playing today?
The Twins and Angels are playing at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, the home ballpark of the Los Angeles Angels. Thursday’s game is the first of four between the clubs in Anaheim this weekend.