Cleveland Guardians vs
Minnesota TwinsPredictions & Preview

Twins Set to Face Guardians at Home with Betting Odds in their Favor; Cobb and Varland to Start

The Minnesota Twins will begin their series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday at 2:10 PM Eastern, with the Guardians currently on a five-game winning streak. Alex Cobb (ERA: 0) will take the mound for the Guardians, while Louie Varland (ERA: 6.58) will start for the Twins. Minnesota opens as the betting favorite at -110, with the current line at Minnesota -117.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians -102 | Twins -117
• Spread: Guardians +0.25 (-36) | Twins -0.25 (+7)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 54%.

Cleveland vs Minnesota Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians were swept by Arizona at home, with a final score of 3-5 in game three. The team finished with seven hits, with Lane Thomas being the only player to log multiple hits. Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan hit home runs. Carlos Carrasco started the game, allowing four runs on five hits over 4.1 innings while striking out five. The Guardians have not announced their starting pitcher for the next game. Overall, the team ranks 8th in ERA at 3.77 and has been strong in limiting hits and pitching well in scoring situations. Offensively, Cleveland averages 4.65 runs per game and sits 27th in batting average. They have performed better in night games and have improved their hitting in August. Despite a power ranking of 21, the team ranks 11th in offense and 3rd in defense, with a season record of 67-47.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins had a mixed series against Chicago, with Carlos Santana standing out as the only player with multiple hits in game three. The team's pitching staff has struggled this season, sitting at 20th in the league in ERA. However, they have seen improvement at home with a decreased ERA and lower OBA. The Twins have been successful at the plate, ranking 7th in the league in runs per game and 10th in batting average. They have displayed strong plate discipline and are able to capitalize on opportunities, ranking highly in walks received, strikeouts per game, doubles hit, and home run rate. Despite a recent dip in offensive performance, the Twins are still a formidable opponent. With a power ranking of 10 and top 5 in offense, they have a winning record of 63-50. Additionally, Cleveland has struggled against Minnesota in recent matchups, going 0-3 in their last three games.

Twins' Pitching Dominance and Strong Offense Make Them a Solid Bet Over Struggling Guardians

The pitching staff of the Twins has displayed exceptional performance in handling hitters in scoring position, thereby establishing themselves as one of the top teams in baseball in this aspect. In contrast, both the batting and pitching staff of the Guardians have faced challenges in the early stages of August. Minnesota ranks favorably in the league for strikeouts and walks, showcasing their strength in these areas. Additionally, their proficiency in hitting home runs and extending hits bodes well for an advantageous position in front of their home crowd. Consider betting on the Minnesota Twins moneyline for a potentially favorable outcome.

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