Cincinnati Reds defeat Minnesota Twins 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 2, Minnesota Twins 1
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Target Field. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 3 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Minnesota Twins final score and game recap
The Cincinnati Reds won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brandon Williamson (Cincinnati Reds): 5.1 innings, 1 earned run, 2 strikeouts.
- Eugenio Suarez (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 2 RBIs.
- Joe Ryan (Minnesota Twins): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Austin Martin (Minnesota Twins): 1-for-2, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Minnesota Twins?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Minnesota Twins go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 5.5.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Minnesota Twins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Cincinnati Reds at +137 and the Minnesota Twins at -167. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Twins a 60% favorite. The Cincinnati Reds won as the underdog at +137: $137 profit on a $100 bet.
Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 12-8 in the 2026 regular season (6-6 at home, 6-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 11 of 19 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 10 times and under 8 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Minnesota Twins 11-9 in the 2026 regular season (7-4 at home, 4-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 8 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Minnesota Twins.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Twins: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Saturday, April 18, 2026.