Minnesota Twins defeat New York Yankees 5-4: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · MLB · New York Yankees 4, Minnesota Twins 5

Minnesota Twins defeated New York Yankees 5–4 on Wednesday at Target Field, covering the +1.5 spread as an underdog. The combined nine runs went over the 8-run closing line.

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

Minnesota Twins 5, New York Yankees 4

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

Minnesota Twins covered the +1.5 spread. The Twins entered as the underdog at +1.5 (Yankees favored at -1.5) and won outright by one run—the exact margin needed to clear the line. The spread did not move from open to close.

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

The game went over. Combined runs totaled 9 against the 8-run closing line. The total opened at 7.5 and moved up 0.5 to 8.

New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Closing moneyline: New York Yankees -173 | Minnesota Twins +144. With vigorish removed, implied probabilities were 61% for New York and 39% for Minnesota, reflecting a 4.4% bookmaker margin. Minnesota's +144 line paid $144 profit on a $100 wager. The Twins' victory qualified as a moneyline upset.

New York Yankees record: 87–63 overall (42–32 home, 45–31 away). Against the spread in 125 games with a recorded closing line: 67–58 covered. Over/under in those 125 games: 58 went over, 64 finished under. Last five results: L, W, W, W, L.

Minnesota Twins record: 71–79 overall (40–38 home, 31–41 away). Against the spread in 115 games with a recorded closing line: 58–57 covered. Over/under in those 115 games: 66 went over, 43 finished under. Last five results: W, L, L, L, W.

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

Minnesota Twins travel to Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, September 17. New York Yankees travel to Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, September 18.