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Twins vs. Guardians Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (9/9)

Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Twins vs. Guardians on September 9, 2022. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.

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Today's Betting Overview - Guardians vs. Twins

The Guardians take on the Twins on Friday September 9th at Target Field, Minnesota. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.

  • Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (70-65) vs. Minnesota Twins (69-67)
  • Date: Friday September 9th, 2022
  • Time: 8:10 ET
  • Venue: Target Field, Minnesota

 

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Cleveland Guardians - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

As the Cleveland Guardians travel to take on the Minnesota Twins with a record of 70-65, placing them 1st in the AL Central division. Through 72 road contests, the Guardians come in with a mark of 37-35. The Guardians are hoping to get back on track after dropping their last game to Kansas City by a score of 2-1. So far, Cleveland has won 19 out of their first 43 series, 19-14-10.

Making the start for Cleveland is Cal Quantrill. So far, Quantrill has a record of 11-5. Currently, Quantrill's ERA is 3.55. His batting average allowed of .249 compared to other pitchers. So far, opponents have taken Quantrill over the fence 18 times across 152 innings pitched. Overall, he has notched 101 strikeouts on a strikeout percentage of 16.0%. Thus far, Cal Quantrill has had problems with walks, averaging 2.49 per 9 innings.

Offensively, Cleveland is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.13 runs per game. So far, the team ranks 17th in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings of action. Through 135 games, the Guardians have a team batting average of .250, ranking 11th. Per game, the team is averaging 8.51 hits. So far, home runs have been hard to come by for the team, as they are averaging just 0.76 per game (29th). Leading into the game, the team's slugging percentage is just .376. Cleveland's overall OBP of .311, puts them 20th in the league. So far, the team has a walk rate of 7.2%.

 

Minnesota Twins - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

As the Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Guardians, they have a record of 69-67, placing them 2nd in the AL Central division. Through 69 home contests, the Twins come in with a mark of 40-29 at Target Field. In their last game, Minnesota picked up a 4-3 win over the Yankees. For the year, the team has played a total of 43 series, going 19-18-6.

Making the start for Minnesota is Dylan Bundy, with a record of 8-6 and an ERA of 4.34. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .258. Opposing batters have been able to hit for power against Bundy. So far, he has allowed 16 home runs, leading to a per 9 average of 1.22. For the season, Dylan Bundy has a K/BB ratio of 3.36. This has come on a strikeout percentage of 17.0%.

On offense, Minnesota comes into the game averaging 4.37 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. In the team's 69 games at home, their run differential is 3. Heading into play, the Twins are the 12th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .247. On average, the team is coming up with 8.35 hits per game. The team has also been strong in the power department, averaging 1.16 home runs per game, ranking 12th. To date, the team's barrel rate of 9.2% ranks near the top of the league. Throughout the season, Minnesota's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 11th best OBP of .317. While the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .317.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Guardians vs. Twins

Today's matchup between Cleveland and Minnesota is predicted to be a close game, as there is no clear cut favorite on the moneyline. However, the betting model gives the advantage to Cleveland in both starting pitching and at the plate. Go ahead and grab the Guardians on the moneyline.

Recommended Betting Pick: Guardians Moneyline



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