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Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 17, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET

Venue: Progressive Field — Cleveland, Ohio

Article updated May 17, 6:15 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in a three-game series, with the Guardians currently leading the season series 2-0. Simeon Woods-Richardson

Game outlook

The Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in a three-game series, with the Guardians currently leading the season series 2-0. Simeon Woods-Richardson will start for the Twins, while Triston McKenzie takes the mound for the Guardians. Cleveland is the favorite to win, with the current line at -117. For more betting opportunities, check out BetMGM Sportsbook and use the Bonus Code: "WAWBET".

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Twins +106 | Guardians -117

Spread: Twins +1.5 (-205) | Guardians -1.5 (+175)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 54%.

Minnesota Twins

Simeon Woods-Richardson will be starting on the mound for Minnesota on Friday. Despite a rough outing in his last game, he had been performing well in the previous four appearances, with a 3.24 ERA and a 1-0 record this season. This will be his first time facing the Guardians. Minnesota has been struggling lately, going 1-4 in their last five games, but they are still in good standing. Carlos Correa has been a standout player, with a .802 OPS and 10 RBIs on the season. Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton are still out with injuries. Minnesota is ranked 10th in offense, scoring an average of 4.67 runs per game, and has a 4.00 ERA, placing them 16th in pitching. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 4 and a record of 24-19.

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Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Triston McKenzie will be starting on the mound for Cleveland Guardians in the upcoming series. Despite a loss in his last outing, McKenzie has been a reliable option on the mound, consistently keeping opponents to two or fewer runs in his past five performances. The team is coming off a mixed road trip, with a disappointing series against the White Sox followed by a better showing against the Rangers. Offensively, Jose Ramirez has been a key player with four homers and 13 RBIs this month. Cleveland ranks eighth in offensive production, averaging 4.75 runs per game, and ninth in pitching with a 3.39 ERA. However, they have struggled against Minnesota in the past. Guardians have a power ranking of 16 and overall record of 85-77. Earn more by utilizing our sportsbook promo codes.

Cleveland Guardians Outshine Minnesota Twins in Recent Performances

The Minnesota Twins are currently facing challenges, having lost four of their last five games following a series sweep by the Yankees. In contrast, the Cleveland Guardians have demonstrated a strong home field advantage, only losing one series at home this season and recently securing a victory against Texas. Minnesota pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson struggled in his last outing, allowing five runs. On the other hand, Guardians' pitcher Triston McKenzie has been performing exceptionally well, conceding only four earned runs in his last three games spanning 18.2 innings, resulting in an impressive 1.93 ERA. The Guardians have emerged victorious in four of McKenzie's last five starts, showcasing their strong performance.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Twins vs Guardians archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Twins vs Guardians matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Twins+104 → +109Moved
  • Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians-119 → -127Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Twins+1.5 (-204) → +1.5 (-195)Moved
  • Spread · Cleveland Guardians-1.5 (+170) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Twins
77-85 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cleveland Guardians
85-77 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-17T10:15:14.294Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Simeon Woods-Richardson will be starting on the mound for Minnesota on Friday. Despite a rough outing in his last game, he had been performing well in the previous four appearances, with a 3.24 ERA and a 1-0 record this season. This will be his first time facing the Guardians. Minnesota has been struggling lately, going 1-4 in their last five games, but they are still in good standing. Carlos Correa has been a standout player, with a .802 OPS and 10 RBIs on the season. Royce Lewis and Byron Buxton are still out with injuries. Minnesota is ranked 10th in offense, scoring an average of 4.67 runs per game, and has a 4.00 ERA, placing them 16th in pitching. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 4 and a record of 24-19.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cleveland Guardians defeated Minnesota Twins 3-2

Cleveland Guardians defeated Minnesota Twins 3-2 on May 17, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Cleveland Guardians' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Twins +1.5 (-195) spread, Minnesota Twins covered, while the 5 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.5.

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Tipster picks

  • BtMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +106Loss
  • 1735203231Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians -117Win
  • JohnnywalkerTotal · Under 8 (-110)Win
  • JohnnywalkerMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -117Win
  • Mickey619Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians -117Win
  • 1118240754Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians -117Win
  • TrysomeMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -119Win
  • VfernandezTotal · Under 8 (-110)Win
  • JackCohenMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -119Win
  • BluedevilMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +106Loss