Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/17

MLB game preview

The Minnesota Twins will play against the Chicago Cubs in an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at Wrigley Field in Chicago. It is scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, at 8:05 PM.

The Twins come into the game with a record of 48-49. They are third in the AL Central. The Cubs have a record of 54-42 and sit second in the NL Central. Both teams are on a two-game winning streak.

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 4-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on July 12th, with Taj Bradley pitching seven strong innings. Trevor Larnach was a key hitter, contributing two runs and a home run.

On the batting side, the Twins hold a team batting average of .248, ranking 9th in the league. They have hit 120 home runs, placing them 8th in this category. The team’s slugging percentage is .415, which ranks them 7th overall.

In pitching, Bailey Ober is set to start the next game. He holds a 6-3 record with a 4.40 ERA this season. The Twins’ pitching staff has given up 115 home runs, ranking them 12th in the league.

Twins vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
  • Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Twins Moneyline +116, Cubs Moneyline -138, Twins Runline +1.5 (-166), Cubs Runline -1.5 (+139), Total Over 10.5 (-107), Total Under 10.5 (-114)

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to host the Minnesota Twins. They come into the game with a recent win against the Cincinnati Reds, where they scored 8 runs. Alex Bregman was a standout, driving in 4 runs with a home run.

The Cubs’ batting lineup has shown strength with players like Pete Crow-Armstrong, who holds a batting average of .291. Seiya Suzuki adds power with 15 home runs so far this season. The team ranks 2nd in the league for on-base percentage at .336.

On the mound, Colin Rea will start for the Cubs. He has a record of 7-5 and an ERA of 4.75. Rea will look to lead the Cubs to another win at home.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored with a moneyline of -138 against the Twins’ +116. The Cubs have a stronger on-base percentage and a slightly better pitching ERA compared to the Twins. The Cubs should win with a projected score of Cubs 6, Twins 4.

The total for the game is set at 10.5 runs. Both teams have shown strong hitting stats, with the Twins ranking high in home runs and doubles. The over is recommended, as the projected total score is 10, which is close to the line, making it a reasonable choice given the hitting capabilities of both teams.