Predictions for Cubs vs. Twins: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 7

By Lineups Staff | Aug 06, 2024, 10:46pm | Updated: 3 weeks ago

Wednesday’s contest between the Chicago Cubs (56-60) and the Minnesota Twins (63-49) at Wrigley Field is expected to be a close matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Cubs coming out on top. First pitch is at 2:20 PM ET on August 7.

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Cubs vs. Twins Matchup Info

When: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Cubs vs. Twins Predictions

Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Twins 4
Total Prediction: Over 6 runs

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Cubs vs. Twins Betting Lines

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

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Cubs Betting Insights

Chicago has come away with 24 wins in the 49 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
The Cubs have a win-loss record of 24-25 when favored by -112 or better by oddsmakers this year.
Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 49 of 116 opportunities.
The Cubs were favored on the moneyline for eight of their past 15 games, and they went 3-5 in those matchups.
Over its past 15 outings, Chicago and its opponents combined to go over the run total seven times (all 15 of the games had set totals).

Twins Betting Insights

Minnesota has won 12 of the 33 games it was the moneyline underdog this season (36.4%).
The Twins have gone 10-19 in games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -108 or longer (34.5%).
Minnesota has combined with opponents to go over the total 58 times this season for a 58-50-3 record against the over/under.
The Twins have played as underdogs in six of their past 15 games and won two of those contests.
In its past 15 games with a total, Minnesota and its opponents have combined to hit the over 10 times.

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Cubs vs. Twins Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad

The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.19, a 1.98 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.368 in 20 games this season.
Javier Assad’s team has a record of 1-4 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
Assad’s team has won 11 of his 20 starts this season.
Games started by Assad have a 9-11-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Twins’ Starting Pitcher: Joe Ryan

In 22 games this season, the 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.59, with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .218 against him.
The Twins were the underdog on the moneyline for two Joe Ryan starts this season — they split the games.
Ryan’s team has won 11 of his 22 starts.
Ryan has started 22 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 13 of them.

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Cubs’ 2024 Performance

Split	Record
Overall	56-60
Home	31-27
Road	25-33
One-Run Games	16-23
Scoring 5+ Runs	41-7

Twins’ 2024 Performance

Split	Record
Overall	63-49
Home	32-21
Road	31-28
One-Run Games	17-13
Scoring 5+ Runs	46-8

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