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Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 18, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: Progressive Field — Cleveland, Ohio

Article updated Sep 18, 6:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Minnesota Twins are set to face off against the Cleveland Guardians in game three of their series at Progressive Field. The Twins, with a record of 77-85, will be looking

Game outlook

The Minnesota Twins are set to face off against the Cleveland Guardians in game three of their series at Progressive Field. The Twins, with a record of 77-85, will be looking to improve their 3-8 record against the Guardians this season. Cleveland, currently leading the American League Central with an 85-77 record, is favored to win with a betting line starting at -114. The starting pitchers for the game will be Bailey Ober for the Twins and Tanner Bibee for the Guardians. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Twins +104 | Guardians -115

Spread: Twins +1.5 (-213) | Guardians -1.5 (+180)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 53%.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins secured a much-needed victory against the Cleveland Guardians yesterday with a score of 4-1, marking their fourth win in their last eleven games. They have also won three out of their last nine road games. Despite a currently even record of 1-1 on their seven-game road trip, the Twins are working to maintain their wild card position in the American League, currently holding the last spot with a winning percentage of .530. Shortstop Willi Castro has been a key contributor to their offense with a six-game hitting streak and a strong performance in yesterday's game. The team will be relying on their offense for continued success, especially with right-handed pitcher Bailey Ober starting in the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 30, the Twins rank 11th in offense, 18th in defense, and have a season record of 77-85. They will need to continue their offensive performance to secure another win against the Cleveland team known for their strong pitching this season.

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Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians recently suffered a 4-1 loss against the Minnesota Twins, breaking a three-game win streak. Currently standing at 3-3 in their eight-game homestand, the Guardians have been relying on their pitching this season as their offense has struggled. They have been able to score runs primarily through homeruns, ranking 13th in the league in homeruns. Despite ranking last in BABIP at .272, Cleveland has managed to lead their division and conference. Their pitching ranks fifth in the league in ERA at 3.70, with pitchers Tanner Bibee and Ben Lively standing out. Bibee will be starting for the Guardians on Wednesday, boasting an 11-8 record and 3.60 ERA this season. With a power ranking of 10, Cleveland ranks 14th in offense, scoring an average of 4.45 runs per game, and third in defense, allowing an average of 3.91 runs per game. Minnesota recently won two out of three matchups against Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians' Strong Home Record Against Twins Sets Stage for Victory on Moneyline Wager

The Cleveland Guardians have demonstrated an impressive performance with a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games against the Twins. Prior to their recent defeat, the Guardians secured victory in five consecutive games at home against the Twins. Tanner Bibee has demonstrated strong statistics with a 2-0 record, 2.73 ERA, and 40 strikeouts in 6 appearances against the Twins in his career. If Cleveland can replicate their success in shutting down the Twins' offense as seen in the first game of this series, a favorable outcome is expected. Conversely, the Twins have shown struggles on the road with a 3-7 record in their last ten away games. With this context in mind, it is likely that the Guardians will secure a victory as they strive to ascend to the top of the American League. My bet is on the Cleveland Guardians on the moneyline.

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SportsJaw Twins vs Guardians archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Twins vs Guardians matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Twins-102 → +118Moved
  • Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians-114 → -128Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Twins-1 (+123) → +1.5 (-190)Moved
  • Spread · Cleveland Guardians+1 (-152) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Twins
77-85 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-3-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cleveland Guardians
85-77 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 1-8-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-18T10:35:13.062Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-09-17Minnesota Twins 4 · Cleveland Guardians 1
  • 2024-09-16Minnesota Twins 3 · Cleveland Guardians 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cleveland Guardians defeated Minnesota Twins 5-4

Cleveland Guardians defeated Minnesota Twins 5-4 on September 18, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Cleveland Guardians' strongest period was the 2nd inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Twins +1.5 (-190) spread, Minnesota Twins covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.

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Tipster picks

  • Mickey619Moneyline · Cleveland Guardians +100Win
  • RainmanMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +100Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -114Win
  • BluedevilMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +103Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Cleveland Guardians -115Win