Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday June 23 2026
Use Code WWWC Los Angeles visits Minnesota with updated picks, injury news, and top MLB player props for Tuesday night.
Best Available Odds
Best Moneyline Odds: Los Angeles Dodgers (-176 at FanDuel) / Minnesota Twins (+150 at BetMGM)
Best Spread Odds: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-102 at BetMGM) / Minnesota Twins +1.5 (-114 at FanDuel)
Best Total Odds: Over 9.0 (-102 at FanDuel) / Under 9.0 (+100 at BetMGM)
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Game Info
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 7:40 PM EDT
Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
TV: Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, SportsNet LA, TBS
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Tuesday at 50-29 after opening the series with a 2-1 victory. Los Angeles owns one of baseball's best records and remains comfortably in first place in the NL West.
Shohei Ohtani opened Monday's scoring with a home run on the second pitch of the game. Freddie Freeman later broke a 1-1 tie with a 423-foot solo home run during the sixth inning.
The Dodgers received an unusual but highly effective pitching performance. Will Klein worked as the opener before Eric Lauer delivered six hitless innings of relief, and Tanner Scott protected the one-run lead in the ninth.
Los Angeles needed that pitching because the lineup produced only two runs. The Dodgers recorded enough hard contact to win, but Minnesota starter Zebby Matthews limited the damage across six innings.
The victory also created additional injury concerns. Kyle Tucker exited during the second inning with lower-back spasms and is considered day-to-day.
Dalton Rushing left after taking a foul ball off his mask and was evaluated for a possible concussion. The Dodgers were already operating without starting catcher Will Smith, who remains on the injured list with a neck issue.
Teoscar Hernández is also unavailable with a hamstring strain, although he is beginning a rehabilitation assignment. The potential absences of Tucker and Rushing would further reduce Los Angeles' available lineup depth Tuesday.
The Dodgers still possess more than enough offense to pressure an inexperienced pitcher. Ohtani, Freeman, Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, Andy Pages, Tommy Edman, Alex Freeland, and the remaining lineup provide power and patience throughout the order.
Ohtani's leadoff home run Monday was his 17th of the season. Freeman added his second homer in three games and continues to provide elite contact and power behind him.
Pages has also become an increasingly important part of the offense. His right-handed bat gives Los Angeles a favourable initial matchup against Minnesota left-hander Kendry Rojas.
The Minnesota Twins enter at 38-42 after having their recent offensive momentum stopped Monday. Minnesota produced only one hit against Klein and Lauer after Byron Buxton's first-inning home run.
Buxton's homer was his 25th of the season, tying him for the American League lead. His power and speed make him Minnesota's most dangerous hitter, particularly against left-handed pitching.
Royce Lewis gives the Twins another important right-handed bat against Justin Wrobleski. Lewis has returned to the major-league roster after a productive Triple-A assignment and has begun showing stronger contact quality.
Josh Bell, Brooks Lee, Kody Clemens, Austin Martin, Victor Caratini, and the remaining lineup give Minnesota enough depth to contribute offensively if Wrobleski's command slips.
The Twins have generally produced better results during June, but pitching injuries continue to undermine their rotation. Joe Ryan was scheduled to start Tuesday before being scratched because of an illness.
Minnesota will instead use Rojas, who was activated from the injured list Sunday. Rojas had been sidelined since late May with inflammation in his left elbow.
The late pitching change materially alters the matchup. Rather than facing an established starter capable of working six or seven innings, Los Angeles will face a recently injured pitcher who is unlikely to carry a normal workload.
Minnesota also remains without catcher Ryan Jeffers because of a fractured hamate bone. Bailey Ober is unavailable with an elbow injury, while Pablo López is out for the season following Tommy John surgery.
Starting Pitchers and Pitching Matchup
The Dodgers will start left-hander Justin Wrobleski, who enters at 8-2 with a 2.72 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts across 79.1 innings.
Wrobleski has become one of the most dependable pitchers in an injury-depleted Los Angeles rotation. The Dodgers have gone 9-2 in games he started as a moneyline favourite.
The left-hander is coming off six scoreless innings against Tampa Bay. Wrobleski allowed three hits, did not issue a walk, and recorded five strikeouts while throwing only 67 pitches.
His efficiency was particularly encouraging after he had left his previous start against Pittsburgh following a collision and a hamstring contusion. Wrobleski showed no lingering limitation against Tampa Bay.
Wrobleski does not generate an elite strikeout rate, averaging fewer than six strikeouts per nine innings. His success instead comes through command, weak contact, and consistently avoiding unnecessary baserunners.
He has issued relatively few walks and has completed at least six innings in eight of his last 10 starts. That workload has allowed the Dodgers to protect a bullpen dealing with several long-term injuries.
Wrobleski has also produced several dominant road performances. He completed six scoreless innings against Arizona and seven innings of one-run baseball at Colorado earlier this season.
Minnesota's right-handed hitters create the most difficult part of the assignment. Buxton, Lewis, Lee, Martin, and Caratini can all receive the platoon advantage against the left-hander.
Buxton demonstrated the danger Monday by homering against Klein before Lauer entered. He should again bat near the top of the order and receive multiple opportunities to attack a left-handed fastball.
Lewis provides another source of right-handed power. His recent improvement gives Minnesota a potential middle-of-the-order threat behind Buxton and the club's other on-base options.
The Twins' season-long performance against left-handed pitching has been less productive than their overall numbers. Minnesota's power remains dangerous, but the lineup has not consistently generated extended rallies against southpaws.
Wrobleski's primary goal will be preventing walks before facing Buxton and Lewis. He has been effective when forcing opponents to create consecutive hits rather than providing free baserunners.
The Twins will start left-hander Kendry Rojas, who enters at 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts across five major-league appearances.
Rojas' ERA is impressive, but the sample contains only one start. He has not yet demonstrated the workload or command required to be evaluated as an established major-league starter.
The 23-year-old was placed on the injured list May 29 with inflammation in his pitching elbow. He missed 24 games before returning to Minnesota's active roster Sunday.
Rojas made only one rehabilitation appearance before being activated. He allowed five runs on five hits across 1.1 innings and threw 33 pitches for Triple-A St. Paul.
That limited preparation strongly suggests Minnesota will manage his workload. Rojas could work two or three innings before the Twins begin using their relief staff.
The spot start was not part of Minnesota's original rotation plan. Joe Ryan had been scheduled to pitch before being scratched because of an illness, forcing the Twins to reorganize their pitching less than 24 hours before the game.
Rojas has legitimate talent and has recorded 14 strikeouts during his brief major-league sample. His left-handed delivery can also create an initial challenge for Ohtani and Freeman.
The Dodgers can counter with Betts, Pages, Edman, and other right-handed hitters. Los Angeles can also force Rojas to throw strikes through one of baseball's more disciplined offensive approaches.
The greatest concern for Minnesota begins after Rojas exits. Twins relievers own a collective 5.17 ERA and 1.53 WHIP, placing the unit at the bottom of MLB.
Minnesota's bullpen has allowed 32 home runs and issued 149 walks. Those problems are particularly dangerous against a Dodgers lineup capable of converting walks into multi-run innings.
The Twins have not identified a traditional starter prepared to cover five or six innings behind Rojas. Multiple relievers may therefore be required to navigate the Los Angeles order several times.
Game Thesis: Los Angeles owns the stronger lineup, the superior established starter, and the clearest pitching plan. Rojas' 1.26 ERA disguises an extremely small sample, a recent elbow injury, and a likely abbreviated workload. Minnesota's right-handed power can produce several runs against Wrobleski, but the Twins' bullpen exposure gives the Dodgers repeated opportunities to build separation. Los Angeles should win by multiple runs in a game capable of reaching or exceeding nine total runs.
Moneyline Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers (-176)
The Dodgers are the clear moneyline selection. Los Angeles owns the better record, deeper lineup, stronger starting pitcher, and more reliable late-game options.
Wrobleski provides the greatest individual advantage. He has a 2.72 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and is coming off six scoreless innings completed on only 67 pitches.
Rojas is not prepared for a standard starting workload after making one short rehabilitation appearance. Even an effective two- or three-inning performance would leave Minnesota's bullpen responsible for most of the game.
That bullpen has the highest ERA in baseball. The Twins have struggled to prevent walks, hits, and home runs once their starters exit.
Los Angeles can attack that weakness throughout the lineup. Ohtani and Freeman provide elite left-handed power, while Betts, Pages, Edman, and the remaining right-handed hitters can pressure Rojas immediately.
The Dodgers' injuries create some risk at the expensive price. Tucker and Rushing may be unavailable, joining Smith and Hernández among the missing position players.
Minnesota also has enough right-handed power to punish Wrobleski. Buxton, Lewis, Lee, and Caratini give the Twins a path to scoring three or four runs.
The moneyline remains the most likely result, but laying close to -180 provides less value than backing Los Angeles to win by multiple runs.
⭐ Best Bet - Spread Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-102)
Los Angeles -1.5 is the strongest game wager. The run line offers a nearly even-money price while targeting the greatest mismatch in the game: the Dodgers' lineup against Minnesota's improvised pitching plan.
Rojas is making a spot start only two days after returning from the injured list. His lone rehabilitation outing lasted 1.1 innings and ended after 33 pitches.
Minnesota may need six or seven innings from a bullpen carrying a 5.17 ERA. The Twins do not have an obvious established bulk pitcher prepared to bridge the game directly to their late-inning relievers.
The Dodgers can generate scoring opportunities even if Rojas handles the first trip through the lineup. Los Angeles should receive several plate appearances against relievers with poor season-long control and home-run numbers.
Ohtani and Freeman already demonstrated their power at Target Field by homering Monday. Pages, Muncy, Betts, Edman, and the remaining lineup give Los Angeles several additional ways to create extra-base damage.
Wrobleski does not need to pitch a shutout for the run line to cash. Six innings allowing two or three runs would be sufficient if the Dodgers score against Rojas and the Minnesota bullpen.
The potential absence of Tucker and Rushing lowers Los Angeles' ceiling, but neither player is essential to the core matchup advantage. The Dodgers remain capable of constructing a deep order around Ohtani, Betts, Freeman, Muncy, Pages, and Edman.
Scores such as 7-3, 6-3, or 7-4 fit the matchup. The plus-value run line is preferable to paying a substantial premium on the moneyline.
Total Pick: Over 9.0 (-102)
The Over 9 is the preferred total, although it carries more risk than the Dodgers run line. Wrobleski's current form and the weather conditions create a realistic path to a lower-scoring game.
The strongest Over argument is Minnesota's pitching structure. Rojas is unlikely to work deep, and the Twins may need most of the game from a bullpen with MLB's highest ERA.
Los Angeles is capable of doing most of the required scoring. The Dodgers have one of baseball's deepest lineups and regularly force opponents to use multiple relievers.
Rojas' 1.47 WHIP also suggests that his 1.26 ERA may not be sustainable. He has allowed enough baserunners to create scoring threats despite avoiding substantial earned-run damage.
The Dodgers should receive the platoon advantage through several right-handed hitters during the opening innings. Pages, Betts, Edman, and the remaining right-handed bats can pressure Rojas before Ohtani and Freeman begin seeing Minnesota's relievers.
The Twins also have a path to contributing. Buxton has 25 home runs and faces a left-handed starter after homering in Monday's opener.
Lewis, Lee, Caratini, and Minnesota's other right-handed hitters can attack Wrobleski from the opposite side. Wrobleski has been excellent, but he allowed four earned runs and two home runs during his previous road start.
The conditions at Target Field provide some resistance. Wind projected toward the field and deep centre-field dimensions may prevent several fly balls from carrying.
Monday's 2-1 result also demonstrated that both offenses can be controlled. The Dodgers relied entirely on solo home runs, while Minnesota produced only one hit after the first inning.
The nine-run number provides useful push protection. A 6-3 or 5-4 final returns the wager, while scores such as 7-3, 6-4, or 7-4 would cash the Over.
Top Player Prop Picks
Andy Pages Over 1.5 Total Bases (+110 at bet365) Pages receives one of the best individual matchups in the Los Angeles lineup. The right-handed outfielder will hold the platoon advantage against Rojas.
Rojas has just one major-league start and is returning from elbow inflammation. His limited rehabilitation workload increases the likelihood that Pages will also receive plate appearances against Minnesota's struggling bullpen.
Pages should bat near the top half of the order and receive four or five opportunities. His combination of contact and extra-base power creates multiple paths to clearing two total bases.
A double, triple, or home run would immediately cash the prop. Pages can also reach the number through two singles.
Minnesota relievers own a 1.53 WHIP and have allowed 32 home runs. Pages should remain in a favourable offensive environment even after Rojas leaves the game.
The plus-money price provides more value than an expensive one-hit market. Pages' platoon advantage, lineup role, and exposure to the Twins bullpen make the Over the strongest Dodgers hitter prop.
Royce Lewis Over 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (+105 at BetMGM) Lewis receives the platoon advantage against Wrobleski and should remain involved near the middle of Minnesota's lineup.
The combination market provides several ways to clear the line. Lewis can produce two hits, record a hit and score a run, or drive in a teammate after Buxton or another top-order hitter reaches base.
Lewis has shown improved power since returning from Triple-A. His recent contact quality gives him a better chance to create extra-base damage than his early-season numbers suggest.
Wrobleski has been difficult to score against, but Minnesota's right-handed hitters form the strongest part of its matchup. Buxton, Lewis, and Lee can force the left-hander to work from the stretch.
Lewis does not need Minnesota to win or produce a large total. One productive plate appearance with a runner on base can generate a hit and an RBI, clearing the line immediately.
The plus-money return is preferable to laying -180 on Lewis to record one hit. The expanded statistical paths make the combination Over the stronger market.
Justin Wrobleski Over 17.5 Pitcher Outs (-122) Wrobleski must complete six innings to clear the listed total. He has reached that workload in eight of his last 10 starts.
The left-hander averages approximately 6.1 innings per appearance and enters after completing six scoreless innings against Tampa Bay.
Wrobleski required only 67 pitches during that outing. His command and ability to generate early-count contact give him a realistic opportunity to work deep without requiring an unusually high pitch total.
The Dodgers used Klein, Lauer, and Scott on Monday, but Lauer's six hitless innings prevented the bullpen from absorbing a heavy workload. Los Angeles does not need to force Wrobleski deep solely because of fatigue.
His season-long consistency still supports six innings. Wrobleski has issued relatively few walks and has repeatedly avoided the extended innings that create early exits.
Minnesota's right-handed power is the primary risk. Buxton, Lewis, Lee, and Caratini can increase Wrobleski's pitch count or produce enough damage to force an early move.
Wrobleski can allow two or three runs and still clear the line. Six competitive innings would give the Dodgers a successful start while cashing the Over 17.5 outs prop.
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