Minnesota Twins vs
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Cleveland Guardians Favored to Secure Home Victory in Decisive Game Against Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians are set to conclude their divisional series on Thursday afternoon. Simeon Woods Richardson will be pitching for the Twins, while Ben Lively will take the mound for the Guardians. With the series tied at 1-1, the Guardians are favored to win at -110. Stay tuned for the Twins vs. Guardians prediction to see if Cleveland can secure a home victory to wrap up the series.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -102 | Guardians -110
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+160) | Guardians +1.5 (-194)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 52%.

Minnesota vs Cleveland Stats

Minnesota Twins

On Thursday, Minnesota Twins will have Simeon Woods Richardson on the mound, coming off an impressive outing where he limited the Angels to just one run. Despite not pitching deep into games, Woods Richardson has consistently kept opponents to three or fewer runs, posting a 4.07 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP in 24.1 innings of work this season. The Twins are looking to reach the .500 mark after a slow start, winning two consecutive series and dominating at home. Byron Buxton has been a standout player with six RBIs in his past six games, while Carlos Correa is struggling offensively with just eight RBIs and a .600 OPS. The team's offense ranks 20th in runs per game but their pitching is solid with a 3.51 ERA, placing them at 10th in the league. Currently, the Twins have a power ranking of 8 and are ranked 19th in offense, 9th in defense, and hold a 13-17 record for the season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

In the upcoming game, Ben Lively will be starting for the Cleveland Guardians, aiming to bounce back from a shaky recent performance. Lively has been inconsistent this season, with three out of his last five starts resulting in him conceding four or more runs. The Guardians are concluding a homestand and have shown some signs of strength, with a recent series win against the Yankees. However, they struggled in their previous series against the Red Sox due to weak pitching. The offense is led by Jose Ramirez, who has five home runs and 14 RBIs but has been quiet in this series. Gabriel Arias has been a standout performer with 11 RBIs and a solid OPS. Nolan Jones, acquired recently, has struggled at the plate. Overall, the Guardians rank 22nd in power rankings and have a below-average offense and pitching stats. In their last three matchups, Minnesota holds a 2-1 advantage against Cleveland.

Minnesota Twins Struggle on the Road, Cleveland Guardians Thriving at Home

The Minnesota Twins have faced challenges on the road this season, losing three out of four series thus far. In contrast, the Cleveland Guardians have proven to be a formidable opponent at home, boasting a record of 9-5 as of Wednesday night. Twins pitcher Woods Richardson has struggled in his performances, pitching fewer than 5.1 innings in four out of five games and maintaining a 5.79 ERA on the road, along with giving up at least one home run in his last four outings. On the other hand, Guardians pitcher Ben Lively has been a consistent presence on the mound, leading his team to victory in four out of his last five starts. The Guardians have been able to capitalize on Lively's performances to secure wins.

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