Cincinnati Reds defeat Minnesota Twins 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 5, Minnesota Twins 4
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Target Field. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 9 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:
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): 4.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Eugenio Suarez (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 2 runs.
- Taj Bradley (Minnesota Twins): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Josh Bell (Minnesota Twins): 2-for-4, 2 runs.
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.
The run line opened and closed at Minnesota Twins -1.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Minnesota Twins go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 1.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 13-8 in the 2026 regular season (6-6 at home, 7-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 20 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 8 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Minnesota Twins 11-10 in the 2026 regular season (7-5 at home, 4-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 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. That made it three 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 Sunday, April 19, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Twins: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.