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On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs (19-19) are visiting the Minnesota Twins (21-18), at 2:10 PM ET. The Twins have lost 15 in a row. Joe Ryan (5-1) will start for the Twins, and Hayden Wesneski (2-1) for the Cubs.
The Twins are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-168) at home over the Cubs (+143). The contest has a total set at 7.5.
Twins vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
Minnesota Twins (-1.5)
Moneyline
Twins (-168)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -113, Under: -108)
When, Where, at What Time is Twins vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Saturday, May 13, 2023
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSN
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Target Field
Twins Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | 15-Day Injured List | Tricep |
| Caleb Thielbar | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Tyler Mahle | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Chris Paddack | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Gilberto Celestino | 60-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Royce Lewis | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Max Kepler | Day-to-day | Leg |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Adrian Sampson | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Twins and Cubs
Yesterday, the Cubs picked up a 6-2 victory over the Twins, with Drew Smyly (6.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 4 K) registering the win for the Cubs. Christopher Morel finished 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offensive attack. Griffin Jax (1.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Twins.
Betting Trends
Twins Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Twins have been favored 26 times and won 18, or 69.2%, of those games. This season, Minnesota has won five of its eight games when favored by at least -168 on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Twins have a 62.7% chance to win. Minnesota and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 15 of their 39 opportunities. The Twins are 20-19-0 ATS in their 39 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | 36 | .215 (149) | .327 (92) | .469 (58) | 5.2% (22) | 28.8% (152) | 13.7% (24) |
| Max Kepler | 27 | .212 (-) | .298 (-) | .444 (-) | 5.3% (-) | 19.3% (-) | 8.8% (-) |
| Carlos Correa | 35 | .193 (165) | .272 (163) | .378 (116) | 3.3% (74) | 21.9% (97) | 9.9% (78) |
| Joey Gallo | 29 | .198 (-) | .330 (-) | .531 (-) | 7.2% (-) | 34% (-) | 15.5% (-) |
| Michael A. Taylor | 32 | .237 (-) | .288 (-) | .392 (-) | 3.8% (-) | 33.7% (-) | 4.8% (-) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been chosen as underdogs in 15 games this year and have walked away with the win eight times (53.3%) in those games. Chicago has been listed as an underdog of +143 or more on two occasions this season and won both games. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 41.2% chance of walking away with the win. Chicago and their opponents have hit the over in 17 of their 38 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Cubs are 22-16-0 against the spread in their 38 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 35 | .279 (47) | .348 (62) | .515 (30) | 4.5% (38) | 18.7% (61) | 9% (91) |
| Ian Happ | 37 | .311 (13) | .430 (4) | .481 (50) | 2.4% (104) | 20% (75) | 17.6% (8) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 34 | .248 (96) | .348 (62) | .607 (2) | 8.9% (1) | 34.1% (171) | 12.6% (36) |
| Dansby Swanson | 37 | .283 (43) | .392 (17) | .414 (88) | 1.8% (136) | 23.4% (112) | 15.2% (12) |
| Yan Gomes | 21 | .324 (-) | .354 (-) | .581 (-) | 7.6% (-) | 12.7% (-) | 3.8% (-) |
Twins vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Twins vs. Cubs is the Twins (-168 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we recommend betting on the under on 7.5 runs.