Guardians vs Twins Prediction 8-3-25 MLB Picks

Chris Ruffolo

The Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Guardians meet Sunday in MLB action from Progressive Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Guardians vs Twins Prediction.

Starting Pitching Matchup

The Minnesota Twins will start Jose Urena here, and Urena is 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA and 10 strikeouts this season. In his career, Urena is 0-1 with a 3.95 ERA and 11 strikeouts against the Guardians. Joey Cantillo will get the nod for the Guardians here, and Cantillo is 2-1 with a 4.14 ERA and 63 strikeouts. In his career, Cantillo is 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA and 8 strikeouts against the Twins.

Minnesota Twins Recap

The Minnesota Twins come into this game looking to rebound from a 5-4 loss at the hands of the Guardians in Saturday’s matchup to sit at 51-59 on the year. After this series, the Twins will take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in a division series.

Twins Lose 4 Straight & 7 Of Last 9

Byron Buxton has 92 hits along with 14 doubles, a team-high 23 home runs, and 59 RBIs with 17 stolen bases and 4 triples, while Trevor Larnach chipped in 85 hits with 15 doubles, 13 home runs, and 43 RBIs as well this season. Brooks Lee has contributed 78 hits with 10 doubles, 10 home runs, and 43 RBIs, and Matt Wallner has 13 homers and 22 RBIs as well.

Why the Minnesota Twins will win

The underdogs have won 10 of the last 15 games between the Twins and Guardians.
The Guardians have lost three of their last four day games against American League opponents.
The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last 15 games between the Twins and Guardians.
The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against American League opponents following a win.

Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts

Trevor Larnach has recorded at least one hit in each of the Twins’ last seven day games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
James Outman has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in day games against AL teams that held a winning record.

Cleveland Guardians Recap

The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to add on to their win over the Twins from Saturday’s matchup to climb to 56-54 on the year. After this series, the Guardians will take to the road for a series against the New York Mets.

Guardians Pick Up 4^th Straight Win

Steven Kwan has 115 hits as part of a .286 batting average and 9 home runs, 20 doubles, and 38 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 71 hits with 13 doubles, 2 triples, 18 home runs, and 47 RBIs this year. Gabriel Arias has 19 doubles but also 94 strikeouts, and Manzardo has 86 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 7 home runs and 34 RBIs, and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 21 home runs and 56 RBIs with 31 stolen bases as well. Carlos Santana has also added 81 hits with 11 home runs and 46 RBIs this season.

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

The Guardians have won each of their last 10 day games against the Twins following a win.
The Twins have lost eight of their last nine road games against American League opponents.
The Twins have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against AL Central opponents.
The Guardians have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 day games against the Twins following a win.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

Jose Ramirez has hit a home run in four of the Guardians’ last seven games as favorites against AL opponents.
Will Brennan has recorded at least one Double in each of his last three appearances with the Guardians as favorites against AL opponents.
Will Brennan has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the Twins.

Total Runs Facts

Each of the Twins’ last four day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Four of the last five games between the Twins and Guardians at Progressive Field have gone UNDER the total runs line.