Cubs vs. Twins CashBet Wagering Analysis and Odds ( 05/13/2023)

At the beginning of the MLB betting season, the Chicago Cubs were an afterthought.  With a long rebuild, the Cubs have turned away most of the gambling community.  But in the early stages of the regular season, the Cubs showed the potential to become a National League playoff contender.  Chicago has the metrics of a contender but is in the process of learning how to win.  By contrast, the Minnesota Twins were expected to contend for the American League Central Division title.  Minnesota is meeting those expectations in the early going.

Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins CashBet Wagering Analysis  

Despite their rebuilding program, the Cubs still carry an online sportsbook cache.  Chicago has a generational fan base that is among the largest in baseball.  And that gives the Cubs a lot of clout at the betting window.  Despite a couple of bad seasons, Chicago’s improvement has caught the attention of the masses.  Counter to that is a Minnesota team that Wise Guys respect.  The Twins offer the perfect combination of being a solid team that the public ignores.  Sharps are prone to take advantage of the value generated by those factors.

Cubs Send Mixed Messages

The Chicago Cubs have covered two out of their last six games.  Additionally, the Cubs have gone under the total in eight of their previous nine matchups.  As a result, the Cubs are 17-18 straight up and 14-21 over/under the Betting on MLB

total.  Chicago is 3^rd in the National League Central Division standings.  In the NL Central Division race, Chicago is four games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Overall, Chicago ranks 10^th for runs production, 9^th for OPS, and 11^th for home runs.  On the mound, Chicago ranks 2nd for earned run average, 3^rd for WHIP, 2^nd for quality starts, and 10^th for bullpen efficiency.  Also, Chicago ranks 10^th for the fewest errors committed.

Patrick Wilson leads the Cubs at the plate with 23 runs, 11 home runs, 21 runs batted in, a .333 on base percentage, .591 slugging percentage, and .924 OPS.  Also, Cody Bellinger brings 28 runs, nine doubles, seven home runs, 19 runs batted in, a .364 on base percentage, .556 slugging percentage, and .920 OPS.

Starting pitcher Drew Smyly has a record of 3-1 with a 3.05 ERA and 0.99 WHIP.  Top reliever Mark Leiter has a record of 1-0 with one save in one opportunity.  His ERA is 3.05 with a 0.99 WHIP.

Twins Lead AL Central With Strong Pitching

The Minnesota Twins have covered two out of their last six games.  Additionally, the Twins have gone under the total in four of their previous six matchups.  As a result, the Twins are 19-16 straight up and 14-18-3 over/under the

Baseball betting total.  Minnesota is 1^st in the American League Central Division standings.  Detroit is two games behind the Twins in the AL Central Division race.

Overall, Minnesota ranks 17^th for runs production, 23^rd for OPS, and 9^th for home runs.  On the mound, Minnesota ranks 3^rd for earned run average, 1st for WHIP, 28^th for quality starts, and 11^th for bullpen efficiency.  Also, Minnesota ranks 18^th for the fewest errors committed.

At the plate, Byron Buxton leads the Twins with 21 runs, eight home runs, 19 runs batted in, a .338 on base percentage, .521 slugging percentage, and .859 OPS.  Also, Joey Gallo brings 13 runs, seven home runs, 14 runs batted in, a .329 on base percentage, .567 slugging percentage, and 886 OPS.

 Starting pitcher Sonny Gray has a record of 4-0 with a 1.35 ERA and 1.10 WHIP.  Top reliever Jhoan Duran has a record of 0-1 with seven saves in eight opportunities.  His ERA is 2.13 with a 1.11 WHIP.

Cubs vs. Twins CashBet Free Pick  

In this situation, the Cubs will get a more favorable MLB gambling price.

Cubs vs. Twins CashBet Best Bet

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