Newsletter

<p>Wednesday's interleague matchup between the Twins and Cubs is set for 2:20 PM ET from Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The Cubs are the slight money line underdog (+120), while the Twins have a line of -142. Javier Assad is starting for the Cubs, and the Twins are going with Joe Ryan.</p>

<p>Minnesota is currently 2nd in the AL Central with a record of 63-49, while the Cubs are 5th in the NL Central at 56-60. The over/under line for today's game is at 7 runs, and the forecast in Chicago calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s. MARQ will be televising this one.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline +120</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 2:20 ET on Wednesday, August 7th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Chicago cruised to a 7-3 win over the Twins in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 3rd inning, scoring three of their seven runs. As for the Twins, they scored their only three runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -109.</p>

<p>Shota Imanaga pitched well for the Cubs in this one, going seven innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts and got the win. On the other side, Pablo Lopez had a rough outing for the Twins, taking the loss after going five innings and giving up four earned runs on seven hits.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Cubs were led by Isaac Paredes and Dansby Swanson, who each had three RBIs. Nico Hoerner also had a two-hit game and scored twice for Chicago's offense.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 63-49 overall and 2nd in the AL Central, four games behind the Guardians for the division lead. So far, they have gone 24-14 in divisional games. The Twins will be on the road today, taking on the Cubs, and they are 31-28 on the road this year.</p>

<p>The Twins have been really good as the favorite this year, going 51-28 and 25-11 as the favorite on the road. In their series with the Cubs, the Twins are 22-12-2 in series this year. They head into today's game with an overall record of 6-4 in their last 10.</p><p>Minnesota has been a solid run line team this season, going 55-57 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 32-27 against the run line. The Twins have been a better bet as the underdog, going 17-16 vs. the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +0.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Twins are on the road today against the Cubs, with the over/under line set at 7 runs. Their games have averaged 9.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 58-51. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 7 runs, their record is 4-4. Over the course of the season, 88.4% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7 runs.</p><p>Through 22 starts, Joe Ryan has a record of 7-7 and an ERA of 3.59. His WHIP for the season is currently .99. Ryan most recently faced the White Sox, where he picked up the win. In that outing, he went 6 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits. Looking back further, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts before that outing. Ryan has made 13 quality starts this season and is averaging 9.81 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has given up 18 homers. On the road, Ryan is 2-4 with a 3.46 ERA.</p><p>Minnesota's offense has been one of the league's best this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 5th in the MLB. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, the Twins are 8th in team batting average at .252 and have the league's 5th best slugging percentage. Their team on-base percentage of .324 is also 6th in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last seven games, Royce Lewis has gone 6/24 with three homers and 11 RBIs. This has helped him move into 2nd on the team in home runs, with 14, and 9th in RBIs. Catcher Ryan Jeffers is leading the team with 52 RBIs and is also 15th in the league in home runs. Jeffers is batting just .229, but his on-base percentage is a solid .312.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 56-60, the Cubs are 5th in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by nine games. So far, they have gone just 17-26 in divisional matchups. The Cubs will be at home today, hosting the Twins, and they are 31-27 at home this season.</p>

<p>Chicago is 25-33 on the road this year. The Cubs have really struggled as the favorite this year, going 25-28, and they are 31-32 as the underdog. They have an overall series record of 13-20-3 this year.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Cubs, it's been better to back them on the road, where they are 34-24 against the run line compared to just 22-36 at home. As the underdog, they are 42-21 against the run line, while as the favorite they are just 14-39. Their average run differential in wins is +3.4, while it's -3.2 in losses.</p><p>Chicago Cubs games have had a combined run average of 8.4 this season, and their over/under record is 50-62. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 7 runs, their record is 4-5-1. The Cubs have had over/under lines set at 7 runs in 10.3% of their games this season.</p><p>Through 20 starts, Javier Assad has a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 3.19. He has made four quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up just one earned run in four innings of work. In that outing, he gave up three hits, issued four walks, and allowed three homers. Assad has not taken a loss since June 30th. At home, he is 2-1 with a 2.31 ERA compared to 3-2 with a 4.57 ERA on the road. Overall, he has a BB/9 figure of 4.1 and a K/9 figure of 8.12.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been very inconsistent this season, as they are just 19th in the league in runs per game at 4.2. This is a slight improvement from their home games, where they are averaging just 4.1 runs per game. The Cubs are also near the bottom of the league in batting average and slugging percentage.</p>

<p>Chicago's top power threats are Isaac Paredes and Ian Happ, who are tied for the team lead with 17 homers. Happ's 62 RBIs are the best mark on the team, while Paredes is 2nd at 59. Nico Hoerner has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/30 in his last seven games, but he has yet to go deep this season.</p>

Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 8/7/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada

Is Sports Betting Legal in Alabama?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Alaska?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Arizona?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Arkansas?

Is Sports Betting Legal in California?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Colorado?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Connecticut?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Delaware?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Florida?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Georgia?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Hawaii?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Idaho?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Illinois?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Indiana?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Iowa?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Kansas?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Kentucky?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Louisiana?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Maine?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Maryland?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Massachusetts?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Michigan?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Minnesota?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Mississippi?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Missouri?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Montana?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Nebraska?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Nevada?

Is Sports Betting Legal in New Hampshire?

Is Sports Betting Legal in New Mexico?

Is Sports Betting Legal in New York?

Is Sports Betting Legal in North Carolina?

Is Sports Betting Legal in New Jersey?

Is Sports Betting Legal in North Dakota?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Ohio?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Oklahoma?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Oregon?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Pennsylvania?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Tennessee?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Rhode Island?

Is Sports Betting Legal in South Carolina?

Is Sports Betting Legal in South Dakota?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Texas?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Utah?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Virginia?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Vermont?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Washington?

Is Sports Betting Legal in West Virginia?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Wisconsin?

Is Sports Betting Legal in Wyoming?

Florida Passes Amendment 3

Legislation to Legalize Sports Gambling in the Works in Tennessee

Daily Fantasy Sports Betting Now Legal in Louisiana

New York’s Resorts World Catskills Casino Joins Forces with Bet 365 on Sports Gambling

Is Sports Betting Legal in My State?

<p>The Royals (39-81, 23-37 home) will host the Mariners (63-55, 29-27 away) in game two of this American League series. Starting for the Royals is Jordan Lyles, while the Mariners are giving the ball to Emerson Hancock. Read on to see my pick for this showdown between Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS KANSAS CITY ROYALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners -1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 8:10 ET on Tuesday, August 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>Against the runline, the Royals have gone just 4-6 in their last ten home games.</li><li>The Mariners have put together a 6-4 record vs. the runline in their last ten games as the favorite.</li><li>Jordan Lyles has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 5.95 over his last three starts.</li></ul><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN AL WEST</h3><p>This season, the Mariners have played a total of 38 series and are above .500 at 19-17-2. On the road, Seattle is 29-27 and 34-28 at home. Their overall record of 63-55 has the Mariners sitting 3rd in the AL West.</p><p>Hancock's last outing saw him surrender two hits over five innings, yielding one earned run. The Mariners ultimately emerged victorious in the 6-1 victory over the Padres, though Hancock did not factor into the decision.</p><p>This season, the Mariners are 15th in the league at 4.6 runs per game. Over their last five games, they have a combined batting average of .234 (17th) leading to 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.3 walks per game compared to 9 strikeouts. Seattle's on-base percentage of .314 has them 15th in the MLB.</p><p>Julio Rodríguez has been a key contributor to the Mariners' offense this season, boasting a .257 batting average and .435 slugging percentage. In the team's last ten games, he has been particularly impressive, leading Seattle in hits and batting an impressive .344.</p><h3>WILL THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>120 games into the season, the Royals have a record of 39-81, putting them 5th in the AL Central. This mark includes an overall series 6-29-3. At home, they are 23-37 compared to 16-44 on the road.</p><p><p>The Royals will turn to starter Jordan Lyles, who has an overall record of 3-13 after 22 appearances. His ERA stands at 6.13, and his K/9 is 6.27. Lyles has also put together a FIP of 5.25 and an OBP of .300 thus far in the 2023 season.</p></p><p>Jordan Lyles had a tough outing in his last start, surrendering four earned runs and seven hits in eight innings of work. Unfortunately, the Royals were unable to come away with a win, falling 4-3 to the Red Sox.</p><p>During their last ten games, Kansas City is the 13th ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .253 and are averaging 4.7 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Royals are hitting .242 with an OBP of .300 while averaging 4 runs per contest. This figure puts them 25th in the league.</p><p>Bobby Witt Jr. is the leader of the Royals' long ball brigade in 2023, having smashed 22 home runs and driven in 72 runs. His slugging percentage for the season stands at an impressive .492.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 8/15/23