St. Louis Cardinals vs Minnesota Twins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cardinals and Twins are set to face off in the second game of their weekend series on Saturday, August 24th. St. Louis, with a record of 77-85, is in the midst of a
Game outlook
The Cardinals and Twins are set to face off in the second game of their weekend series on Saturday, August 24th. St. Louis, with a record of 77-85, is in the midst of a playoff push, currently five games back of a wild card spot. On the other hand, the Twins are 71-57 and currently hold the final wild card place in the American League. The matchup between these two quality clubs is expected to be a good battle, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 P.M. EST. Sonny Gray will take the mound for the Cardinals, while Pablo Lopez will be starting for the Twins. Minnesota is the betting favorite, opening at -138 with the current line at Minnesota -135.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +124 | Twins -135
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-175) | Twins -1.5 (+155)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 57%.
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals are currently 77-85 overall this season, positioned in second place in the National League Central Division. They are trailing the Brewers by 9.5 games for the division lead and are five games behind the Braves for a wild card spot. The Cardinals have won three consecutive games and four of their last six, including a 6-1 victory over the Twins on Friday. Pitcher Andre Pallante put on an impressive performance, pitching seven innings with only one run allowed and five strikeouts. Sonny Gray will start for the Cardinals on Saturday, with a 10-8 record and 3.91 ERA this season. St. Louis has a .246 team batting average, ranking 13th in the league, and is currently averaging 4.12 runs per game while allowing 4.56 runs against them. Despite their current standing, their offense and defense are ranked 24th in the league, with room for improvement.