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Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
The division rival Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Target Field.
The Guardians will give the ball to starter Tanner Bibee in this one. Right hander Bibee is 10-3 this season with a 3.01 ERA.
Bibee's opponent in this one will be Sonny Gray. The Twins right hander has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 7-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -145-moneyline favorites versus the Guardians, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Minnesota was a 4-2 loser on the road against the Guardians. Bettors on Cleveland at 145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
The Guardians were a 4-2 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Twins. That made winners of bettors who got Cleveland at 145 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Cleveland:
Team record: 63-70 SU
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Cleveland is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota:
Team record: 69-64 SU
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games
Next up:
Cleveland home to Tampa Bay Friday, September 1
Minnesota at Texas Friday, September 1