Chicago Cubs Favored to Beat Minnesota Twins in Second Game of Series

Game outlook

The Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins are set to play their second of a three game series on Wednesday, with Chicago starting Cade Horton and Minnesota starting David Festa. The Cubs are favored to win, with the current betting line at Chicago -113. Stay tuned for our Cubs vs. Twins prediction and more updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cubs -113 | Twins -104

Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+142) | Twins +1.5 (-165)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 53%.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs currently hold the NL Central lead going into the All-Star Break, with a 3.5 game lead over the Brewers in second place. They recently won two out of three games against the Cardinals, further solidifying their position atop the division. The Cubs have the second best record in the National League, trailing only the Dodgers by two wins. Outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker will be representing Chicago at the All-Star Game. Crow-Armstrong, a rising star at 23 years old, is in the running for the NL MVP with impressive stats including 23 home runs and 67 RBIs. Tucker has also been a key contributor with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs. The team's top power hitter is Seiya Suzuki, leading with 25 home runs and 77 RBIs. Pitcher Cade Horton will be making his 10th start of the season, boasting a 3-2 record with a solid 4.15 ERA. Chicago's power ranking is 4, with a strong offense averaging 5.40 runs per game and a defense allowing 4.11 runs per game. Overall, the Cubs have a record of 54-36 for the season.