Houston Astros defeat Minnesota Twins 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 19, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 2, Minnesota Twins 1
The Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Target Field. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 3 runs combined.
Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jason Alexander (Houston Astros): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Isaac Paredes (Houston Astros): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Zebby Matthews (Minnesota Twins): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Josh Bell (Minnesota Twins): 3-for-4, 1 RBI.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins?
The Houston Astros 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 Houston Astros 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.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 20-30 in the 2026 regular season (12-14 at home, 8-16 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 19 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Minnesota Twins 22-27 in the 2026 regular season (14-14 at home, 8-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 25 of 47 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 18 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins?
Next for the Houston Astros: at the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Twins: the Houston Astros at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.