With the intensity of the MLB season picking up, the Minnesota Twins (79-70) are ready to take on prime playoff team Cleveland Guardians (86-64), and this matchup promises a lot of action. This game has many implications for playoff seeding and will be played at Progressive Field on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 6:40 PM ET. That live coverage will be provided by BSGL, ESPN, and MLB.TV. Given how closely matched both sides have been recently, this game is a highlight for anyone looking for premium picks today.
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians 9/17/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Progressive Field |
| Watch: | BSGL, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Twins odds: | -119 Moneyline |
| Guardians odds: | +101 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 9 |
Minnesota Twins (79-70) vs. Cleveland Guardians (86-64)
In their last five games, the Minnesota Twins have recorded a 3-2 record, which reflects how their form has varied lately. As much as they have had some hiccups offensive-wise, with a .249 batting average and slugs from a whopping 177 homers, they have the potential to be a threat to any team. Good analysis of Minnesota’s last played games adds up to the fact that this team can also score a lot of runs themselves, as they showed in their 9-2 win over Cincinnati and a 10-5 victory over the Angels.
| Minnesota Twins Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 15, 2024 | CIN | 9-2 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | CIN | 1-11 | Lose |
| Sep 13, 2024 | CIN | 4-8 | Lose |
| Sep 11, 2024 | LAA | 6-4 | Win |
| Sep 10, 2024 | LAA | 10-5 | Win |
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians have not been left behind having almost the same fantastic performance, with their last five games being 3-2. Their pitching staff has shown that they can prevent runs, as seen from their 3.71 ERA and competent game strategies, such as in their latest match, Tampa Bay, which ended with a score of 2-0. Because of their defense and power-on-contact strategy, with a .238 batting average, they are always at a threat while playing at their own field disadvantage.
| Cleveland Guardians Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 15, 2024 | TB | 2-0 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | TB | 6-1 | Win |
| Sep 13, 2024 | TB | 1-3 | Lose |
| Sep 12, 2024 | TB | 2-5 | Lose |
| Sep 11, 2024 | CHW | 6-4 | Win |
Zebby Matthews (1-3, 7.11 ERA) vs. Gavin Williams (3-9, 5.23 ERA)
The pitcher for the Twins Zebby Matthews has a record of 7.11 ERA but makes it up with a fighting spirit. Despite his record of 27 strikeouts in just a touch under 25 innings showing that he has the ability to knock bats away, it is imperative that he avoids such near platters against a team like the Guardians. He has allowed 8 homers in his limited view this season, and it poses a scoring risk against the power hitters of the Guardians.
On the other side of the tale, Gavin Williams is a pitcher for guardians who has an ERA of 5.23 and is, on the whole a mediocre pitcher up to this time with signs of brilliance with 69 strikeouts in 65.1 innings. Williams goal is dominated per occurrence, managing the Twin’s order and not spare a mistake. It will be essential for him, particularly his pitched control strategy in this battle.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota Twins -1.5 (+134), Total Odds: 9
The betting odds favor the Twins slightly in terms of moneyline, but the Guardians have the advantage on the spread. Given both teams’ recent forms and the matchups, the total going over 9 runs might be a tempting pick considering the offensive capabilities and the pitching vulnerabilities shown by both sides.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
The Twins have been pushing the limits with their offense as indicated by their last five games going over the total runs. However, their inconsistency on the road against the spread, going 33-41, poses some risk for bettors leaning heavily on them.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends
The Guardians maintain a balanced sheet at home against the spread at 39-39, reflecting their ability to perform under pressure. Their recent game trends show a slight leaning towards under on totals, which might influence bettors considering the pitching dynamics.
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians 9/17/24 Betting Picks
The Twins-Guardians series will be indubitably a high-scoring one based on both teams’ recent offense and how their starting pitches are quite exploitable. With respect to the performance of the Guardians at home and their slightly higher moderately, they might take the contest albeit narrowly.
As a worthy proposal, the total number of runs should be offered from above since there is an impression the possibility of scoring a lot of runs is higher than in the typical average game. There are also good propositions on how many home runs will be scored. In this MLB free prediction, Guardians come out on top and the total runs go beyond 9.