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Minnesota Twins Look to Even Series Against Chicago Cubs in Rubber Match at Wrigley Field

The Minnesota Twins are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs in the final game of a three-game interleague series at Wrigley Field. After the Cubs secured a 7-3 victory on Tuesday, Wednesday's game will serve as a rubber match. The Twins, second in the AL Central with a 63-48 record, will have right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan (ERA: 3.72) on the mound. The Cubs, last in the NL Central with a 55-60 record, will counter with right-hander Javier Assad (ERA: 3.19). Minnesota opens as the favorite with a line of -140, which has since shifted to -139.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -139 | Cubs +127
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+120) | Cubs +1.5 (-139)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 58%.

Minnesota vs Chicago Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have been performing well this season, but suffered a 7-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs in their last game. The team struggled at the plate, going 3-for-30 with one walk and 11 strikeouts. Royce Lewis and Christian Vasquez each hit a home run. Despite the loss, pitcher Pablo Lopez did decently, allowing four runs in five innings. Right-hander Joe Ryan, with a 7-7 record and 3.59 ERA, will be starting the next game. The team is ranked 6th in offense, 16th in defense, and holds a 63-49 record this season, with a power ranking of 8.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs are striving to reach a .500 record this season after securing a 7-3 home win against the Minnesota Twins. The team showcased strong hitting in the game, going 11-for-34 at the plate. Isaac Parades hit a home run and Nico Hoerner stole a base. Shota Imanaga had a solid pitching performance, allowing two runs in seven innings. Right-handed pitcher Javier Assad, with a 5-3 record and a 3.19 ERA, will be starting the upcoming game. The Cubs currently have a power ranking of 19 and are ranked 22nd in offense, averaging 4.16 runs per game. Defensively, they are ranked 10th, giving up an average of 4.18 runs per game. Overall, the Cubs have a record of 56-60. In their last three matchups, the Minnesota Twins went 1-2 against the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Cubs Bullpen Outshines Twins as Underdog Choice for Upcoming Game

Upon analysis of the performance data from the last seven starts of each pitcher, Joe Ryan boasts a record of 2-2 with a 4.61 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP in 41.0 innings, while Javier Assad holds a record of 1-1 with a 4.25 ERA and a 1.72 WHIP in 29.2 innings. The bullpens have also demonstrated proficiency, with the Twins ranking 13th in Major League Baseball with a 3.88 reliever ERA, and the Cubs ranking 10th with a 3.70 bullpen ERA. Based on these statistics, the Chicago Cubs, despite being considered underdogs, present as the more favorable choice for this upcoming game, particularly when playing at home.

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