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MIN

Minnesota Twins

Away

49-51 (23-26 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W W L L
Projected Final Score
4.1 2.8
Projected Total: 6.9 (O/U: 7.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
MIN: -130 | CLE: +115
CLE

Cleveland Guardians

Home

52-48 (25-24 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W L W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Minnesota Twins Win Prob
63.5%
+7.0% Value Edge
Cleveland Guardians Win Prob
36.5%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Minnesota Twins to win outright in 63.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: MIN -1.5 / CLE +1.5
MIN covers (+130) +5.2% Edge 48.7%
CLE covers (-155) 51.3%
Total O/U: 7.5
OVER (-115) 39.4%
UNDER (-105) +9.4% Edge 60.6%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: MIN starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.078).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: CLE relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the MIN bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at CLE's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Minnesota Twins winning outright in 63.5% of run trials, with a projected score of MIN 4.2 - CLE 2.9. We find the most stable statistical edge on the game total: back the UNDER 7.5 (occurs in 60.6% of simulation iterations).

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
55.3%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-130
Implied Probability: 56.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **55.3%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Joe Ryan (K%: 28.4%, BB%: 6.7%) faces CLE's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.0%). Home starter Tanner Bibee (K%: 19.0%, BB%: 7.9%) matchups against MIN's first three hitters (avg OBP: 33.5%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

MIN

Joe Ryan

Away Starter
ERA 3.38
WHIP 1.10
Record 6-6
IP 114.1
SO 131
GS 21
CLE

Tanner Bibee

Home Starter
ERA 3.89
WHIP 1.18
Record 4-10
IP 125.0
SO 97
GS 22

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Cleveland Guardians

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Minnesota Twins

L @ Chicago Cubs
1 - 10 | Jul 19, 2026
L @ Chicago Cubs
2 - 6 | Jul 18, 2026
W @ Chicago Cubs
5 - 2 | Jul 17, 2026
W vs Los Angeles Angels
4 - 2 | Jul 12, 2026
W vs Los Angeles Angels
5 - 3 | Jul 11, 2026

Cleveland Guardians

L vs Pittsburgh Pirates
1 - 7 | Jul 19, 2026
W vs Pittsburgh Pirates
5 - 3 | Jul 18, 2026
L vs Pittsburgh Pirates
1 - 7 | Jul 18, 2026
W @ Miami Marlins
5 - 2 | Jul 12, 2026
W @ Miami Marlins
4 - 1 | Jul 11, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Cleveland Guardians defeated Minnesota Twins
5 - 2 | Jul 09, 2026
Home Minnesota Twins defeated Cleveland Guardians
6 - 5 | Jul 08, 2026
Home Minnesota Twins defeated Cleveland Guardians
3 - 1 | Jul 07, 2026
Away Minnesota Twins defeated Cleveland Guardians
5 - 4 | May 10, 2026
Away Minnesota Twins defeated Cleveland Guardians
2 - 1 | May 09, 2026

Injury Reports

Minnesota Twins 44 reported

P Anderson Ramos
- Full Season
P Anthony Banda
60-Day
SS Bruin Agbayani
60-Day
CF Byron Buxton
10-Day
OF Caleb Roberts
- Full Season
P Charlee Soto
7-Day
P Cole Sands
15-Day
P David Festa
60-Day
OF Eduardo Beltre
- Full Season
P Eli Jones
7-Day
P Eliezer Lucena
60-Day
C Enrique Jimenez
7-Day
P Eston Stull
60-Day
P Garrett Acton
60-Day
P Garrett Horn
7-Day
IF Haritzon Castillo
60-Day
SS Harry Genth
- Full Season
P Hunter Hoopes
60-Day
P Jace Kaminska
- Full Season
P Jack Dougherty
- Full Season
P Jake Hunter
60-Day
P James Ellwanger
- Full Season
P Jason Doktorczyk
60-Day
P Jesse Bergin
7-Day
P Jesus Gomez
60-Day
P Jhordy Ciriaco
60-Day
P Joel Garcia
7-Day
P Jose Olivares
7-Day
P Juan Marquez
60-Day
P Luis Martinez
60-Day
P Luis Quiñones
60-Day
P Matt Canterino
60-Day
P Mick Abel
60-Day
P Miguelangel Boadas
7-Day
P Mike Paredes
15-Day
P Pablo López
60-Day
C Poncho Ruiz
60-Day
P Rey Pacheco
60-Day
C Ricardo Olivar
60-Day
P Sam Rochard
60-Day
P Santiago Castellanos
60-Day
SS Santiago Leon
- Full Season
SS Shai Robinson
- Full Season
P Tanner Hall
- Full Season

Cleveland Guardians 28 reported

P Aaron Davenport
60-Day
P Abraham Negrin
60-Day
P Alexander Garcia
- Full Season
P Angel Cordova
60-Day
SS Anthony Silva
60-Day
P Ben Lively
60-Day
P Cameron Sullivan
60-Day
P Carter Spivey
- Full Season
P Davis Sharpe
60-Day
P Edelvis Perez
60-Day
P Eudry Alcantara
7-Day
P Franklin Gómez
7-Day
P Jacob Remily
60-Day
CF Jake Fox
7-Day
P Joey Oakie
7-Day
SS Jose Devers
7-Day
P Justin Campbell
7-Day
P Khal Stephen
60-Day
P Kyle Scott
60-Day
3B Luke Hill
7-Day
P Luke House
60-Day
P Magnus Ellerts
7-Day
P Matt Jachec
7-Day
P Oscar Melgarejo
60-Day
OF Robert Arias
60-Day
P Rodney Boone
- Full Season
P Shawn Armstrong
15-Day
P Victor Marin
60-Day