When the regular season of the MLB moves into the home stretch, it is a din all through the camp with contenders and pretenders looking to get into the playoffs or hoping to eliminate their opponents from qualification in the postseason. In this vein, one of the reunions between Minnesota Twins (80-72) and Cleveland Guardians (88-65) promises to be all sorts of thriller. This matchup will be held on September 19, 2024, at 1:10 PM ET at Progressive Field, and it has also been labelled as an important game due to its postseason implications. As such, this game should stand out as a premium sports pick and with all the fans and the betters, this game is one that cannot be passed.
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians 9/19/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Progressive Field |
| Watch: | BSNO, BSGL, MLBN, MLB.TV |
| Twins odds: | -105 |
| Guardians odds: | -115 |
| Total Line: | 8 |
Minnesota Twins (80-72) vs. Cleveland Guardians (88-65)
The Minnesota Twins, with their current record of 80 wins and 72 losses, are still in the race for the postseason, and so they are taking on a strong opposing team in Cleveland Guardians, who have an 88-65 record. The Minnesota Twins have had a recent up-and-down stretch, demonstrating their ability but also their failings under duress, in the last five games with Cleveland and Cincinnati. They have always been in the fray with important defeats that can threaten their chances of reaching the playoffs.
| Minnesota Twins Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 18, 2024 | CLE | 4-5 | L |
| Sep 17, 2024 | CLE | 4-1 | W |
| Sep 16, 2024 | CLE | 3-4 | L |
| Sep 15, 2024 | CIN | 9-2 | W |
| Sep 14, 2024 | CIN | 1-11 | L |
In contrast, the Cleveland Guardians have been performing rather steadily and consistently, especially at their home grounds. The recent games show a team in good shape, pulling off necessary victories and beating strong contenders like the Tampa Bay Rays, which boosts their morale going into this contest. These victories highlight their poise and the ability to finish strong, which will be important as the season wears on.
| Cleveland Guardians Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 18, 2024 | MIN | 5-4 | W |
| Sep 17, 2024 | MIN | 1-4 | L |
| Sep 16, 2024 | MIN | 4-3 | W |
| Sep 15, 2024 | TB | 2-0 | W |
| Sep 14, 2024 | TB | 6-1 | W |
Simeon Woods Richardson (5-5, 4.08 ERA) vs. Joey Cantillo (2-3, 4.99 ERA)
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Simeon Woods Richardson faces the Cleveland Guardians’ Joey Cantillo in the pitching duel. Richardson boasts a 5-5 win-loss record to go with a 4.08 ERA. He has been fairly dependable though he has endured some ups and downs. In addition to his excellent ability to K opponents, he has a great whip of 1.25 which solidifies his role in this must-win match.
With a much higher ERA of 4.99, Cantillo makes his way to the game, and this record spelt out struggles along the way. Nevertheless, he does have a somewhat lower WHIP at 1.17 which shows he can usually keep hits and walks down. This will be as much for Cantillo to earn his place as for the Guardians to find out what Cantillo can do.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota Twins -105, Total Odds: 8
The Cleveland Guardians are slightly favoured in the betting odds owing to better win-loss and home performance records. Nevertheless, with such a close spread and just as inconsistency in both teams, there seems to be the opportunity for the punters in terms of high odds for underdogs or going for over/under bets based upon recent scoring patterns.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
The Minnesota Twins have come out OVER the total in 6 of their last 8 games, which corresponds to the stance that their games are getting higher, but more so because of their bats than their arms. Nevertheless, their general away season performance this time particularly in Cleveland, raises understanding of any straightforward victories.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Trends
On the other hand, the Cleveland Guardians have fared well at home as well, with the total point going UNDER in 7 of their last 9 home games. It might suggest that the Guardians are defensive-minded as well, particularly with Cantillo pitching and the way its going it does curb the scoring chances for the Twins.
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians 9/19/24 Betting Picks
The home performance of the Cleveland Guardians, being their most recent game, indicates that they will be able to take advantage of the home-court advantage and be better on defense. With the offensive power that the Twins possess, however, the prediction still tilts towards the Guardians, as they have been inconsistent on the road and have done poorly against Cleveland this season.
For the bettors, it will be wise to bet a majority of their wagers on the Guardians’ moneyline as they are dominant when playing at home, and the Twins are struggling. Also, since it is very likely that the trends of the advertisements in the recent games when playing in Cleveland will hold up, the UNDER on the total may be worth a try as well. As far as MLB free predictions and tips go early in the game, it is prudent to focus on the starting pitchers to see how the game evolves and initiate in-play bets as necessary.