The Chicago Cubs (19-19) will aim to keep a 16-game win streak going when they visit the Minnesota Twins (21-18) at 2:10 PM ET on Saturday.
The Twins are favored at home (-177) against the Cubs (+149). The game’s total is set at 7.5.
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Twins vs Cubs Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | -177 | +149 | 7.5 |
Twins Betting Insights
- The Twins have entered the game as favorites 26 times this season and won 18, or 69.2%, of those games.
- Minnesota has a record of 4-3 when favored by -177 or more by sportsbooks this season.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 63.9% chance of a victory for the Twins.
- Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over in 15 of its 39 games with a total this season.
- The Twins are 20-19-0 ATS in their 39 games with a spread this season.
Twins Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.0 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 3.03 |
| K/9 | 9.4 |
Cubs Betting Insights
- The Cubs have been underdogs in 15 games this season and have come away with the win eight times (53.3%) in those contests.
- Chicago has played as an underdog of +149 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game.
- Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 40.2% chance of pulling out a win.
- Contests with Chicago has gone over the total set by bookmakers in 17 of 38 chances this season.
- The Cubs have an against the spread mark of 22-16-0 in 38 games with a line this season.
Cubs Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.8 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 2.93 |
| K/9 | 6.3 |
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Twins Probable Pitcher – Joe Ryan
- When Ryan starts, his team is 5-2-0 against the spread this season.
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs in six innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
- Ryan will look to finish five or more innings for the eighth start in a row.
- When Ryan starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 4-2.
- Ryan’s team is 5-2 when he starts this season.
- Games started by Ryan have a 5-2-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Twins Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Jax | 17 | 16.2 | 18 | 4.32 | 6 | 0 |
| Jorge López | 17 | 17 | 13 | 1.59 | 6 | 3 |
| Jhoan Duran | 15 | 14.2 | 17 | 1.84 | 0 | 7 |
| Jovani Moran | 12 | 15.1 | 17 | 5.28 | 1 | 0 |
| Emilio Pagán | 12 | 15.2 | 15 | 4.02 | 0 | 0 |
Cubs Probable Pitcher – Hayden Wesneski
- Wesneski makes the start for the Cubs, his seventh of the season. He is 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA and 23 strikeouts through 34 1/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the right-hander went six innings against the Miami Marlins, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
- Wesneski is trying for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 4.9 frames per start.
- The Cubs have a 1-2 record in Wesneski’s three starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- Wesneski’s team has won three of his six starts.
- Wesneski’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in four of six contests.
Cubs Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Boxberger | 16 | 14 | 12 | 3.86 | 1 | 2 |
| Michael Fulmer | 16 | 16.1 | 18 | 5.51 | 3 | 1 |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | 15 | 17 | 25 | 1.06 | 7 | 1 |
| Michael Rucker | 15 | 13.2 | 16 | 2.63 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Merryweather | 14 | 14 | 16 | 5.79 | 0 | 0 |
Twins Hitting Trends
- The Twins are 12-2 this season in games when they hit at least two bombs.
- Minnesota is undefeated in its five games this season with five or more extra-base hits.
- The club is 15-5 in the games this season it has racked up eight or more hits.
- Minnesota has a 15-2 record in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
- The Twins have drawn at least five walks in 10 games this season, and are 5-5 in those contests.
Cubs Hitting Trends
- They’ve hit two or more homers in 12 games this season and are 9-3 in those matchups.
- In nine games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 8-1.
- They have a record of 24-9 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
- In 21 games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 18-3.
- They have a 6-6 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.
Twins vs. Cubs Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Twins (-177)
Over/Under Pick: Under (7.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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