Cleveland Guardians (62-69) vs. Minnesota Twins (68-63)
Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins 8/29/2023 – As the Cleveland Guardians begin their three-game set against the Twins in Minnesota, it’s now or never for them. The Guardians, who entered this series seven games below .500 and six games behind the Twins in first place, will only be able to advance to the postseason if they win the AL Central Division this year. Guardians successfully took two of the three games played by the Blue Jays in Toronto over the weekend. The Guardians must now catch up to the Twins in this three-game series. On Monday, the Guardians got off to a fast start with four runs in the top of the second inning before giving up six runs to the Twins in the bottom and losing the game 10-6.
The Minnesota Twins find themselves in a different position this time around. The Cleveland Guardians managed to outpace the Twins last season, despite the Twins leading the AL Central at the all-star break before stumbling in the second half. Among the teams in the division, Minnesota stands out as the only one with an undefeated record this year. Their performance over the weekend against the Rangers showcased their determination as they secured victories in three out of four games on their home turf.
On Sunday night, the Twins showcased their resilience by overcoming a five-run deficit to secure a thrilling 7-6 victory against the Rangers in 13 innings. With a current record of 68-63, the Twins took to the field on Monday night against the Guardians, boasting a six-game lead in the division. This game presented an opportunity for the Twins to all but eliminate the Guardians from contention, as highlighted by the free accurate baseball picks today.
Guardians vs. Twins Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, August 29, 2023 7:40 PM ET |
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| Where: | Target Field, MN |
| TV: | Bally Sports North |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Gavin Williams (1-5, ERA: 3.52) vs Pablo Lopez (9-6, ERA: 3.69)
Williams, the Cleveland starter, struggled this season despite having generally strong numbers. Despite posting an ERA of 2.05 over his last five starts, he is only 0-2 on the season and 1-5 overall. The Guardians lost all five of his starts, and in those games, they averaged only 2.2 runs per game. While the Twins went 5-0 in his previous five games overall, Twins starter Lopez is 4-0 in his last five starts. In Lopez’s previous five starts, Minnesota scored 6.4 runs per game on average. Anticipate the Twins to be primed and ready to go on Tuesday night in an effort to continue recent trends for both clubs put the brakes on the Guardians and open the door to a division title.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota Twins -175, Total Odds: 8
On Tuesday night at Minnesota, the Guardians will use rookie righty Gavin Williams. In 12 starts this season, Williams is just 1-5; in 64 innings pitched, he gave up 56 hits. Williams has a 3.52 ERA, a 9.6 K/9 rate, and a 1.28 WHIP. Gavin Williams is 0-2 in four road starts with a 2.05 ERA, 14 hits allowed in 22 innings of work, and 26 Ks. Williams made five starts in his last five, going 0-3 with a 3.76 ERA with 37 Ks in 26.1 innings pitched.
The Twins will start righty Pablo Lopez in their game against the Guardians on Tuesday night. In 26 starts this season, Lopez is 9-6, including a team-best 16 solid starts. He tossed 158.2 innings and gave up 140 hits with an ERA of 3.69. Lopez leads the team with a 10.8 K/9 rate and a 1.13 WHIP. In 13 matches pitched at home, he is 4-2 with a 4.56 ERA, 93 strikeouts, and 75 innings pitched. Lopez was outstanding recently, going 4-0 in his last five starts and posting a remarkable 1.80 ERA. Only once this year did Lopez face Cleveland, and in 5.2 innings of work, he produced a no-decision while giving up eight hits and six runs.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 matches. The Cleveland Guardians are 4-8 SU in their last 12 matches. The Cleveland Guardians are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games against Minnesota. The total went OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 9 road matches. The total went UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 6 matches on the road against Minnesota.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 7 of Minnesota’s last 7 matches. The Minnesota Twins are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches. The total went UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 matches against Cleveland. The total went OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 matches at home. Total went UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 matches at home against Cleveland.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins 8/29/2023 Betting Picks
The Cleveland Guardians have struggled recently, going 2-4 SU in their last 6 matches against American League opponents and 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches against teams from the American League Central Division. On the other hand, the Minnesota Twins have shown better form, with a 5-2 SU record in their last 7 matches against American League opponents. However, they have faced challenges within their division, going 3-7 SU in their last 10 matches against AL Central Division opponents. For insights into the likely outcomes, you can refer to the free consensus sports picks today.
Free Pick and Prediction: Minnesota Twins will win 5-2.