Toronto Blue Jays defeat Minnesota Twins 7-3: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 1, 2026 · MLB · Toronto Blue Jays 7, Minnesota Twins 3
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Target Field. The Toronto Blue Jays covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 10 runs combined.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins final score and game recap
The Toronto Blue Jays led 6-2 after five innings. The rest of the way was even at 1-1.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Patrick Corbin (Toronto Blue Jays): 5.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Kazuma Okamoto (Toronto Blue Jays): 2-for-4, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 3 runs.
- Simeon Woods Richardson (Minnesota Twins): 4.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins?
The Toronto Blue Jays covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 4 runs.
Did Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 1.5.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Toronto Blue Jays at -108 and the Minnesota Twins at -111. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Twins a 50% favorite. The Toronto Blue Jays won as the underdog at -108: $92.59 profit on a $100 bet.
Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Toronto Blue Jays 15-17 in the 2026 regular season (10-8 at home, 5-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 31 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 15 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Minnesota Twins 14-19 in the 2026 regular season (9-9 at home, 5-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 31 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 11 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins?
Next for the Toronto Blue Jays: at the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Twins: the Toronto Blue Jays at home on Saturday, May 2, 2026.