Minnesota Twins defeat Houston Astros 6-3: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 18, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 3, Minnesota Twins 6
The Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-3 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Target Field. The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9.5, with 9 runs combined.
Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins final score and game recap
The Minnesota Twins won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tatsuya Imai (Houston Astros): 4.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Christian Walker (Houston Astros): 2-for-5, 1 RBI.
- Kendry Rojas (Minnesota Twins): 4.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Josh Bell (Minnesota Twins): 3-for-4, 2 home runs, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins?
The Minnesota Twins covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
Did Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins go over or under the total?
The game went under: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, under by 0.5.
Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Houston Astros at -106 and the Minnesota Twins at -114. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Twins a 51% favorite. The Minnesota Twins won as the favorite at -114: $87.72 profit on a $100 bet.
Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 19-30 in the 2026 regular season (12-14 at home, 7-16 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 18 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Houston Astros.
This result left the Minnesota Twins 22-26 in the 2026 regular season (14-13 at home, 8-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 25 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 17 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Minnesota Twins.
What's next for Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins?
Next for the Houston Astros: at the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Twins: the Houston Astros at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.