Cleveland Hosts Twins in Apple TV Friday Contender Clash

At the onset of the season, the Minnesota Twins were one of the hot tickets on the MLB betting future market.  So too, were the Cleveland Guardians.  Cleveland made the American League Divisional Playoff before succumbing to the New York Yankees.  But the Guardians earned respect along the way.  However, Cleveland has stumbled out of the gate.  Inconsistent hitting continues to plague the Guardians.  As a result, Cleveland is splashing gamblers with red ink.  But the Guardians starting rotation remains one of the best in baseball.  Minnesota has shown better balance in the early going.

Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians CashBet Wagering Analysis

Betting action will split along traditional lines.  Minnesota will draw sharp support as a quality road dog that offers good Online sportsbook value.  On the other hand, the Guardians will draw casual sector support as the slumping home chalk.

It is true that Cleveland has not shown reliable board value in 2023.  But most observers believe the Guardians have plenty of upside and will snap out of their doldrums.  But the Twins are in better form and will get the road team discount.

Twins Take Early Lead in AL Central  

The Minnesota Twins have covered five out of their last seven games.  Additionally, the Twins have gone under the Betting on MLB total in one of their previous five matchups.  As a result, the Twins are 17-12 straight up and 11-14-3 over/under the total.  Minnesota is 1^st in the American League Central Division standings.  Cleveland is three games behind the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central Division race.

Overall, Minnesota ranks 14^th for runs production, 17^th for OPS, and 8^th for home runs.  On the mound, Minnesota ranks 5^th for earned run average, 2^nd for WHIP, 7^th for quality starts, and 15^th for bullpen efficiency.  Also, Minnesota ranks 20^th for the fewest errors committed.

At the plate, Joey Gallo leads the Twins with 12 runs, seven home runs, 14 runs batted in, a .354 on-base percentage, a .709 slugging percentage, and 1.063 OPS.  Also, Bryan Buxton brings 19 runs, six doubles, seven home runs, a .324 on-base percentage, a .557 slugging percentage, and .881 OPS.

Starting pitcher Bailey Ober has a record of 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA and 1.06 WHIP.  Top reliever Jhoan Duran has a record of 0-1 with six saves in seven opportunities.  His ERA is 2.53 with a 1.03 WHIP.

Cleveland Bats Go Silent in Sluggish Start

The Cleveland Guardians have covered three out of their last five games.  Additionally, the Guardians have gone under the Baseball betting total in eight of their previous ten matchups.  As a result, the Guardians are 14-15 straight up and 11-17-1 over/under the total.  Cleveland is 2^nd in the American League Central Division standings.  Cleveland is three games behind the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central Division race.

Overall, Cleveland ranks 26^th for runs production, 28^th for OPS, and 29^th for home runs.  On the mound, Cleveland ranks 12^th for earned run average, 14^th for WHIP, 4^th for quality starts, and 9^th for bullpen efficiency.  Also, Cleveland ranks 16^th for the fewest errors committed.

First, at the plate, Jose Ramirez leads the Guardians with 15 runs, nine doubles, three home runs, 17 runs batted in, a .364 on base percentage, .459 slugging percentage, and 823 OPS.

Starting pitcher Zach Plesac has a record of 1-1 with a 7.59 ERA and 1.97 WHIP.  Top reliever Emmanuel Clase has a record of 1-2 with ten saves in 12 opportunities.  His ERA is 1.76 with a 1.04 WHIP.

Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians CashBet Free Pick  

As mentioned earlier, the Twins are in much better MLB gambling form.  Of great concern is Cleveland’s inability to generate run production.  Minnesota offers more value by getting the road team discount.

Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians CashBet Best Bet

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