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Cleveland Guardians Hold Pitching Advantage Over Minnesota Twins in Series Showdown

In this Twins at Guardians prediction, the Twins are set to face off against the Guardians in Cleveland for game two of their series. The Twins made significant trades at the deadline, indicating a focus on the future, while the Guardians made smaller moves in hopes of making a playoff push. The pitching matchup is likely to feature Taj Bradley for the Twins and Tanner Bibee for the Guardians. The game is scheduled to start at 4:10 PM. For more information and betting tips, continue reading this Twins/Rays prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +136 | Guardians -155
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-166) | Guardians -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 61%.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins made significant moves at the Trade Deadline, parting ways with key veterans such as Carlos Correa, Ty France, and Harrison Bader. They also traded Chris Paddock and several relievers, adding Taj Bradley and prospects to their roster. The team has struggled recently, losing four out of five games leading up to Friday night's match against the Guardians. Taj Bradley is likely to start on Saturday, although no official decision has been made. Bradley has a 6-6 record with a 4.61 ERA this season. If the Twins decide to go in another direction, they may opt for a bullpen game with young arms. Key players such as Bailey Ober, Byron Buxton, and David Festa are currently sidelined with injuries.

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are on the edge of playoff contention, needing a strong closing kick to make a run at the wildcard spot. Despite rumors, they opted not to make major roster changes and have won three of their last five games. The Guardians are at .500 with two months left in the season and will need a series of wins to move up in the standings. They have a favorable series against the Twins and will be starting righty Tanner Bibee, who has had a solid season with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.22. The team is dealing with several key injuries, including Tanner Burns, Emmanuel Clase, and John Means.

Cleveland Guardians Hold Pitching Advantage Over Minnesota Twins, Favorable Bet With Money Line

The Cleveland Guardians hold a significant advantage in pitching for this series against the Minnesota Twins. The Twins have made significant trades affecting their bullpen, including their top two relievers, Duran and Jax. This leaves the Twins vulnerable once their starting pitcher is removed from the game, as late-inning leads may be harder to maintain without key relievers. The Guardians are likely to capitalize on this weakness by working the count and forcing the Twins to rely on their depleted bullpen. With the Twins essentially looking towards future seasons, the Guardians still have a chance to succeed in the present. Therefore, it is advisable to consider taking Cleveland with the money line in this match-up.

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