Cleveland Guardians (61-69) vs. Minnesota Twins (67-63)
Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins 8/28/2023 – Despite their poor season, the Guardians still have a chance to win the division, particularly if they play well in their series versus the Twins. With 32 runs allowed in 77 innings pitched this season, Xzavion Curry, who will start the following game, hopes to turn things around. Additionally, opponents are making contact and slamming pitches against Curry to easily score runs, as evidenced by their .275 anticipated opponent batting average, .475 expected opponent slugging percentage, 46.3 percent hard-hit, and 4.99 expected ERA.
In order to secure the division title in the remaining weeks of the year, the Twins, currently in first place, must fend off the Guardians. For those seeking valuable insights, free baseball picks today could provide analysis on this competitive scenario. Despite recent struggles, Kenta Maeda has shown strong performance this season, yielding just 36 runs in 74.2 innings and striking out 88 batters. Additionally, opponents are struggling to score runs against Maeda, largely due to his low contact rate (.228 predicted opponent batting average), a 28.9% strikeout percentage, and an expected ERA of 3.77.
Guardians vs. Twins Game Info
| When: | Monday, August 28, 2023 7:40 PM ET |
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| Where: | Target Field, MN |
| TV: | Bally Sports North |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Xzavion Curry (3-2, ERA: 3.51) vs Dallas Keuchel (5-0, ERA: 3.99)
Over the course of his 86 innings of professional baseball pitching, Curry struck out 56 batters. His career WHIP is 1.309, with a 3.75 earned run average (36 earned runs allowed). With 27 walks, he gave up 86 base hits (9.0 hits per nine innings). Curry (3-3 career win-loss record) faced 366 batters during his stint in the major leagues, and he currently has an FIP of 4.31.
In 1,601 innings pitched over the course of his career, Keuchel racked up 1,221 strikeouts compared to 1,609 hits surrendered. He gave up 709 ERs and had a WHIP and FIP of 1.313 and 4.0, respectively. In his pro baseball career, he faced 6,760 hitters and had a K/BB ratio of 2.48. Keuchel has a 3.99 ERA and a 102-92 win-loss record. He also allows 9.0 hits per 9 innings.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota Twins -185, Total Odds: 8.5
The Twins are having a terrific season and will aim to step up and control the match from the opening inning. The Guardians are looking to make a run in the division. With Edouard Julien, Max Kepler, and the rest of the lineup making contact and driving the ball, the Twins should consistently score runs and put runners in scoring position. With Kenta Maeda throwing several strong innings, the Twins should contain the Guardians’ offense, which only scores 4.00 runs per game on average, and allow the bullpen to finish the game with a lead. With a solid showing at home, the Twins ought to prevail.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 6 matches. The total went UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 7 matches against Cleveland. The total went OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 matches at home. The total went UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 matches when playing at home against Cleveland.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 7 matches against an opponent in the American League. The Cleveland Guardians are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches against an American League Central Division opponent. The Minnesota Twins are 5-10 SU in their last 15 matches against an opponent in the American League. The Minnesota Twins are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches against an American League Central Division opponent.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins 8/28/2023 Betting Picks
The total went UNDER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 matches. The Cleveland Guardians are 13-4 SU in their last 17 matches against Minnesota. The Cleveland Guardians are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches on the road. The total went UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 matches when playing on the road against Minnesota. For well-informed perspectives, exploring premium sports picks could offer valuable analysis and strategies to consider.
Free Pick and Prediction: Minnesota Twins will win 6-3.