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Cleveland Guardians Favored to Beat Minnesota Twins in Monday Night Showdown at Progressive Field

On Monday night, the Minnesota Twins (11-16) will be facing the Cleveland Guardians (15-11) in the first game of their four-game series at Progressive Field at 6:10 PM ET. The Twins will be starting Bailey Ober with a 2-1 record and a 5.04 ERA, while the Guardians will counter with Gavin Williams, who also has a 2-1 record but with a 4.15 ERA. Cleveland, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups against Minnesota, is the betting favorite with a -113 opening line that has not moved. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Twins vs. Guardians showdown. **Please note that this preview was written prior to Sunday's games.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +100 | Guardians -113
• Spread: Twins 0 (-24) | Guardians 0 (-20)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 53%.

Minnesota vs Cleveland Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have performed well in the past week, winning two straight series and aiming to continue their success in their upcoming series. However, their offensive statistics rank them at 23rd in the league with an average of 3.74 goals per game and a .224 batting average. Byron Buxton has been a standout performer for the team, leading in batting average, home runs, and RBI. Defensively, the team is giving up an average of four runs per game, ranking them ninth in the league. With a power ranking of 16, the Twins are currently 11-16 this season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians are currently playing well, having won six of their last eight games. They are currently second in the AL Central standings, 1.5 games behind Detroit. Cleveland will aim to reduce the Tigers' lead with a win on Monday. The team averages four runs per game, ranking 20th in the league, with a .237 batting average (16th) and a .307 on-base percentage (20th). Their .386 slugging percentage ranks 17th in the league. Steven Kwan leads the team with a .350 batting average, while Kyle Manzardo leads in home runs with seven and RBI with 18. Defensively, Cleveland is giving up 4.31 runs per game (15th), with opponents batting .251 against them (21st). Their 4.07 ERA ranks 16th, and their 1.39 WHIP ranks 25th. In his last start, Williams gave up two runs on seven hits in 6.1 innings, resulting in a 6-4 win over the Yankees. The Guardians have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 20th in offense and 13th in defense, with an overall record of 15-11. Minnesota holds a 2-1 advantage in their last three matchups against Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians Showing Strength Against Minnesota Twins, Favoring Victory in Matchup

The Cleveland Guardians have demonstrated their strength by winning six of their last eight games, in contrast to the Minnesota Twins who have faced defeat in six of their last seven road games. Cleveland's advantage in this matchup is rooted in their proficiency at hitting against right-handed pitchers. Furthermore, Ober's performance on the mound during road games has been less than optimal, as evidenced by his concession of nine runs in just two road starts. His track record against Cleveland is also concerning, having allowed seven runs in his last two road starts against them.

Conversely, the Twins' offensive capabilities may be hindered by their struggles against right-handed pitchers. Williams, the Guardians' pitcher, has displayed commendable performance on the mound, particularly in home games where he has only given up three runs across two starts. He has also proven his ability to contain the Twins' offense, allowing just one run in his last two starts against them. Considering these factors, it is advisable to place a wager on Cleveland to win.

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