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2023 MLB Handicapping – Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins
(18-19) Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins (21-17)
Date: Friday, May 12th
Time: 8:10 ET
Venue: Target Field Minneapolis, MN
Projected Starting Pitchers: Drew Smyly vs. Sonny Gray
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs +135 | Twins -160 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5 | Twins -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
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Chicago Cubs
The Cubs are heading into their 38th game of the season, Chicago is 3rd in the NL Central on a record of 18-19. On the road, the team is 7-8 while going 11-11 at home.
Chicago’s record against the runline currently stands at 21-16 on an average run differential of 1.3. Their over/under is currently 16-20 with an average of 8.6 combined runs per contest.
Cubs
On offense, the Cubs come into the game with a batting average of .268 and an OBP of .768 placing them 4th and 6th, respectively. Currently, Chicago is 10th in home runs and 9th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Cubs are at .427 (7th) and 16th in isolated power.
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Minnesota Twins
Heading into the game, the Twins are riding a two game winning streak and have a record of 21-17. Currently, they are 1st in the AL Central. On the road, the team is 9-10 while going 12-7 at home.
Minnesota’s record against the runline currently stands at 21-17 on an average run differential of 0.6. Their over/under is currently 14-20 with an average of 7.9 combined runs per contest.
Twins
On offense, the Cubs come into the game with a batting average of .268 and an OBP of .768 placing them 4th and 6th, respectively. Currently, Chicago is 10th in home runs and 9th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Cubs are at .427 (7th) and 16th in isolated power.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Cubs will turn to Drew Smyly as their starter for today’s game. Through seven appearances, he has an ERA of 3.05 and record of 3-1. So far, his batting average allowed is .209 to go along with an OBP allowed of .263.
Smyly’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 34/9. In terms of home runs, he has given up four, and has a SLG allowed of .353.
The Twins will turn to Sonny Gray as their starter for today’s game. Through seven appearances, he has an ERA of 1.35 and record of 4-0. So far, his batting average allowed is .199 to go along with an OBP allowed of .272.
Gray’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 47/15. He has not yet given up a home run and comes in with a slugging percentage allowed of .267.
Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Cubs head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Cubs they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Twins are 3-7 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Twins have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Cubs are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Twins have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Entering today’s game as the favorite, I like the Twins to take care of business at home. Look for Minnesota to carry over their recent success over the Cubs and am taking them straight-up.
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