Guardians vs Twins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 28

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Minnesota Twins' Joey Gallo hits a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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  • The Twins are -165 favorites vs the Guardians
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Xzavion Curry
  • Twins starting pitcher: Kenta Maeda
  • Watch the game on BSN

The Cleveland Guardians (+140) visit Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins (-165) on Monday, August 28, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40pm EDT in Minneapolis.

The Twins are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+115).

The Guardians vs Twins Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Guardians are 62-69 against the spread (ATS), while the Twins are 63-68 ATS.

Guardians vs. Twins Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians+1.5 -140O 8.5 +100+140
Twins -1.5 +115U 8.5 -120-165

Guardians vs Twins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Twins will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 64.2% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Guardians and Twins and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Kole Calhoun has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 11 away games (+8.05 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Kole Calhoun has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 12 of his last 17 games (+7.90 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 32 games (+7.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 14 of his last 21 games (+7.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Steven Kwan has hit the Hits Over in 10 of his last 19 away games (+6.90 Units / 29% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Twins players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Twins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Carlos Correa has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 22 games at home (+16.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Matt Wallner has hit the Singles Under in 22 of his last 25 games (+15.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Carlos Correa has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 22 games at home (+11.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Kyle Farmer has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 25 games at home (+11.35 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Edouard Julien has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 18 games at home (+9.00 Units / 24% ROI)

Twins vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jorge Polanco 0.5 +300 0.5 -500
Steven Kwan 0.5 +1000 0.5 -10000
Myles Straw 0.5 +1150 0.5
Michael A. Taylor 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Royce Lewis 0.5 +375 0.5 -700

Twins vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jorge Polanco 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Steven Kwan 1.5 +150 1.5 -200
Myles Straw 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Michael A. Taylor 0.5 -155 0.5 +120
Royce Lewis 1.5 +200 1.5 -275

Twins vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jorge Polanco 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Steven Kwan 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Myles Straw 0.5 +260 0.5 -375
Michael A. Taylor 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Royce Lewis 0.5 +135 0.5 -175

Twins vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kenta Maeda 5.5 +120 5.5 -155
Xzavion Curry 3.5 +100 3.5 -130
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 50 of their last 89 games (+11.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+4.00 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 away games (+3.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 away games (+2.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games at home (+8.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games at home (+7.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 26 games at home (+6.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have covered the Run Line in 9 of their last 13 games (+6.55 Units / 41% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 66-65 against the Run Line (-0.85 Units / -0.52% ROI).

  • 62-69 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.2 Units / -11.09% ROI
  • 52-74 when betting on the total runs Over for -30 Units / -20.88% ROI
  • 74-52 when betting on the total runs Under for +17.35 Units / 12.16% ROI

Twins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Twins have gone 63-68 against the Run Line (-6.2 Units / -3.87% ROI).

  • 68-63 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.65 Units / -6.91% ROI
  • 64-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.6 Units / -2.49% ROI
  • 61-64 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.3 Units / -5.85% ROI

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 23% (32/142) against Xzavion Curry this season — lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 45% — first Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 23% (32/142) against Xzavion Curry this season — lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 45% — first Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 23% (36/156) against Xzavion Curry since last season — lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 45% — first Percentile.

Xzavion Curry has a strikeout rate of just 36% (53 SO in 149 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 3rd lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 46% — third Percentile.

Twins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Kenta Maeda has allowed at least one HR in each of his last seven games dating back to July 19th — the longest active streak is 8.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 24% (19/78) against Kenta Maeda on sliders this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 41% — second Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .364 (24 GB hits out of 66 GBs) against Kenta Maeda this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: .246 — first Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 25% (21/83) against Kenta Maeda’s curve and slider this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 51 total IP; League Avg: 42% — first Percentile.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Twins

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Twins Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

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Twins vs. Guardians Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Brock Stewart (Twins): Elbow, D60
  • Jose Miranda (Twins): Shoulder, D10
  • Matthew Canterino (Twins): Undisclosed, D60
  • Christopher Paddack (Twins): Elbow, D60
  • Alexander Kirilloff (Twins): Shoulder, D10
  • Nicholas Gordon (Twins): Shin, D60
  • Jorge Alcala (Twins): Forearm, D60
  • José De León (Twins): Elbow, D60
  • Willi Castro (Twins): Oblique, D10
  • Tyler Mahle (Twins): Arm, D60
  • Oliver Ortega (Twins): Back, D15
  • Byron Buxton (Twins): Hamstring, D10
  • Michael Kelly (Guardians): Back, D15
  • Shane Bieber (Guardians): Elbow, D60
  • Cal Quantrill (Guardians): Shoulder, D15
  • Triston McKenzie (Guardians): Elbow, D60
  • David Fry (Guardians): Hamstring, D10
  • Joshua-Douglas Naylor (Guardians): Side, D10

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