Predictions for Twins vs. Cubs: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 6

By Lineups Staff | Aug 23, 2024, 8:15am

Tuesday’s contest features the Chicago Cubs (55-60) and the Minnesota Twins (63-48) squaring off at Wrigley Field in what should be a tight matchup, with a projected 5-4 win for the Cubs according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 8:05 PM ET on August 6.

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Twins vs. Cubs Matchup Info

When: Tuesday, August 6, 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 5, Twins 4
Total Prediction: Over 6 runs

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Twins vs. Cubs Betting Lines

Twins vs Cubs Betting Information
Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Twins	-112	-108	6	-115	-105

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Twins Betting Insights

Minnesota has won 50, or 64.9%, of the 77 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
This year, the Twins have won 50 of 77 games when listed as at least -112 or better on the moneyline.
Minnesota and its opponents have gone over in 57 of 110 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
The Twins went 7-3 over the 10 games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
In its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Minnesota and its opponents combined to hit the over 10 times.

Cubs Betting Insights

Chicago has been the underdog on the moneyline 61 total times this season. It has gone 30-31 in those games.
When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of -108 or longer, the Cubs have a record of 29-30 (49.2%).
In the 115 games oddsmakers have set an over/under for Chicago, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 48 times (48-61-6).
In seven games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Cubs had a record of 5-2.
Chicago and its opponents have combined to hit the over six times in its past 15 games with a total.

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Twins vs. Cubs Probable Pitchers

Twins’ Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez

The 28-year-old has an ERA of 4.65 and 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .239 in 22 games this season.
When Pablo Lopez starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 12-6.
Lopez’s team has a 13-9 record in his starts this season.
Games Lopez has started this season hit the over 12 times in 22 chances.

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Shota Imanaga

The 30-year-old has a 3.09 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 20 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .242 to opposing hitters.
The Cubs are 3-2 in Imanaga’s five starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
In Imanaga’s 20 starts, his team is 16-4.
Shota Imanaga has started 20 games with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in eight of them.

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Twins’ 2024 Performance

Split	Record
Overall	63-48
Home	32-21
Road	31-27
One-Run Games	17-13
Scoring 5+ Runs	46-8

Cubs’ 2024 Performance

Split	Record
Overall	55-60
Home	30-27
Road	25-33
One-Run Games	16-23
Scoring 5+ Runs	40-7

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