Minnesota Twins defeat New York Mets 5-3: Recap & Betting Results

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · MLB · Minnesota Twins 5, New York Mets 3

The Minnesota Twins beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Citi Field. The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 8 runs combined.

Minnesota Twins vs. New York Mets final score and game recap

The Minnesota Twins won by 2 runs.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Minnesota Twins vs. New York Mets?

The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.

The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.

Did Minnesota Twins vs. New York Mets go over or under the total?

The game went over: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 0.5.

The total opened and closed at 7.5.

This result left the Minnesota Twins 12-11 in the 2026 regular season (7-6 at home, 5-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 21 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 8 times, with 1 push.

This result left the New York Mets 7-16 in the 2026 regular season (3-7 at home, 4-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 7 of 21 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 11 times, with 1 push. That made it 12 straight losses for the New York Mets.

What's next for Minnesota Twins and New York Mets?

Next for the Minnesota Twins: at the New York Mets on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: the Minnesota Twins at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.