Predictions for Twins vs. Cubs: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 5

Monday’s contest features the Chicago Cubs (55-59) and the Minnesota Twins (62-48) matching up at Wrigley Field in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 6-5 victory for the Cubs according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 8:05 PM ET on August 5.

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Twins vs. Cubs Matchup Info

• When: Monday, August 5, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Twins vs. Cubs Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Twins 5
• Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs

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Twins vs. Cubs Betting Lines

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Twins Betting Insights

• Minnesota has been the favorite in 76 games this season, and has come away with the win 49 times (64.5%) in those contests.
• This season, the Twins have come away with a win 43 times in 70 chances when named as a favorite of at least -118 or shorter on the moneyline.
• Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over in 57 of 109 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Twins were the moneyline favorite in nine of their past 15 games, and they went 6-3 in those matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Minnesota combined with its opponents to hit the over on the run total 10 times.

Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has won 30 of the 60 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (50%).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of -102 or longer, the Cubs have gone 25-26 (49%).
• Chicago has played in 114 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 48 times (48-60-6).
• The Cubs have played as underdogs in seven of their past 15 games and won five of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Chicago and its opponents are 6-8-1 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Twins vs. Cubs Probable Pitchers

Twins’ Starting Pitcher: David Festa

• The 24-year-old has an ERA of 6.98, a 5.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.397 in four games this season.
• David Festa’s team is 1-1 this season when he starts and they’re favored on the moneyline.
• Festa’s team has a 1-2 record in his starts this season.
• Games Festa has started this season hit the over two times in three chances.

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Kyle Hendricks

• The 34-year-old has a 6.86 ERA and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings during 20 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .295 to opposing batters.
• The Cubs are 3-8 in Hendricks’ 11 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Hendricks’ team is 5-10 in his 15 starts.
• Kyle Hendricks has had 15 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in nine of those outings.

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