The Minnesota Twins will host the Cleveland Guardians in an AL Central showdown on Thursday, June 1. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 pm ET while airing on MLB.TV.
The Twins enter as -140 moneyline favorites with the total set at 8. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Twins vs. Guardians predictions, odds, and picks below.
Twins vs. Guardians Odds
- Spread: Twins -140 / Guardians +118
- Total: 8
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, June 1
- Time: 7:40 pm ET
- Location: Target Field – Minneapolis, MN
- TV: MLB.TV
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Starting Pitchers
- Twins: RHP Pablo Lopez (3-3, 4.11 ERA, 1.13 WHIP)
Lopez started the season with three straight quality starts, but he has been up-and-down ever since then. That includes allowing 4+ earned runs in two of his last three starts, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays both got to him.
- Guardians: RHP Tanner Bibee (1-1, 2.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP)
This is Bibee’s first stint in the majors, and he has proven himself worthy so far. Bibee has allowed two or fewer earned runs in five of six starts this season, and he holds an agreeable strikeout rate alongside that.
Twins Betting Trends
- Twins are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a win.
- Under is 4-0 in Twins last 4 games following a win.
Guardians Betting Trends
- Guardians are 3-8 in their last 11 road games.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
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Twins vs. Guardians Predictions
Both of these pitchers are more than capable of offering a quality start. Neither offense has offered much in terms of consistency either. I think you can see where we are going with this.
The Guardians rank dead last in team wRC+ this season, and Minnesota is 15th while also holding the highest strikeout rate in major league baseball.
As mentioned in the trends section, the under has cashed in four of the last five meetings between these two sides. Also, the Twins have gone under the total in four straight following a win.
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Bibee has the goods to shut down Minnesota’s offense while racking up strikeouts. Lopez is in line for a bounce-back performance against a Cleveland offense that has struggled this season.
Add it all up, and taking under 8 total runs makes for a fine choice.
The Pick: Under 8 total runs (-105) | Bet $1, Get $200 (win or lose) at Bet365