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Twins Favored to Win against Cardinals in Saturday Matchup

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 64-64, 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 vs Minnesota Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals are currently 64-64 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.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

Minnesota Twins are currently 71-57 overall this season, trailing the Guardians by two games in the American League Central division. They also hold the final wild card spot in the American League, with a 3.5 game lead over the Red Sox. The team has struggled in their last five games, losing four of them, including a 6-1 loss to the Cardinals in their last game. Pitcher Pablo Lopez, with an 11-8 record and a 4.47 ERA, will take the mound next. The Twins have a strong offense, ranking sixth in scoring and seventh in batting average at .254. Their defense ranks 17th, giving up an average of 4.34 runs per game. Despite these rankings, the Twins have a power ranking of 4 and a record of 71-56 overall. In their last three matchups, they have gone 2-1 against the Cardinals.

Minnesota Twins poised for victory in high-scoring game against St. Louis Cardinals

The Minnesota Twins are poised for a competitive game on Saturday with pitcher Pablo Lopez taking the mound, boasting an impressive ERA of 2.68 in the second half of the season. Additionally, the Twins' offense has been strong, hitting .250 against the National League and .263 this month. Facing the St. Louis Cardinals and pitcher Sonny Gray, who has struggled with a 5.43 ERA on the road and a 5.50 ERA since the All-Star break, the Twins have a clear advantage. The Cardinals have also struggled offensively, scoring the seventh fewest runs. Therefore, it is likely that the Twins will have a successful outing in what is expected to be a high-scoring game. Considering these factors, it is recommended to take the Twins to cover in this matchup.

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