Minnesota Twins vs
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Minnesota Twins to Face Cleveland Guardians in AL Central Showdown at Progressive Field on Tuesday

The Minnesota Twins will face off against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Tuesday, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. This marks the first series of the season between these AL Central rivals, with Cleveland currently holding a 7-3 lead in the last ten matchups. The under was successful in five of those games. Chris Paddack with an ERA of 6.45 will be starting for the Twins, while Tanner Bibee with an ERA of 5.19 will be starting for the Guardians. Cleveland is the favored team with opening odds at -147 that have not shifted. For a more detailed Twins vs. Guardians prediction, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +132 | Guardians -147
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-168) | Guardians -1.5 (+148)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 60%.

Minnesota vs Cleveland Stats

Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins have been performing well, with recent victories against Los Angeles (AL) and a 6-4 record in their last ten games. The team will be starting righty Chris Paddack against the Guardians, who had a solid outing in his last appearance. Despite a strong start to the season, the Twins faced a tough stretch towards the end last year. The team will rely on key players such as Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton to lead the offense, while pitchers like Pablo Lopez and Joe Ryan will be instrumental on the mound. The AL Central division presents challenges with Cleveland, Detroit, and Kansas City in contention. The Twins aim to bounce back this season and are injury-free for their upcoming game against Cleveland. With a #12 power ranking, the team ranks #23 in offense and #10 in defense, maintaining a 12-16 record so far this season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians (15-12 SU, 13-14 RL, 15-10-2 O/U) recently dropped two out of three games to Boston, bringing their record to 6-4 in their last ten games. They will start Tanner Bibee against Minnesota, who performed well in his last outing. Despite changes in the offseason, the Guardians have a talented but volatile relief group, a lineup lacking depth, and a starting rotation that is unproven over a full season. However, they play in the AL Central, the most winnable division in baseball, so they are likely to be in the playoff picture in October. The Guardians have no new injuries to report for tomorrow's game. With a power ranking of 23, they rank 20th in offense and 15th in defense, averaging 4.00 and 4.31 points per game, respectively. Minnesota recently won two out of three matchups against Cleveland.

AL Central Division Showdown: Who Will Prevail in the Twins vs. Guardians Matchup?

Discover the projected outcome between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians in their upcoming matchup within the AL Central Division. Stay informed on the potential victor by delving into this Twins vs. Guardians forecast.

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