The Cleveland Guardians and the Minnesota Twins meet Tuesday in MLB action from Target Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Cleveland Guardians will send out Slade Cecconi for the start here and Cecconi is 4-6 with a 4.44 ERA and 73 strikeouts this season. Connor Prielipp will start for the Twins here and is 2-5 with a 4.96 ERA and 65 strikeouts this season.
Cleveland Guardians Recap
The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at the hands of the Twins on Tuesday to sit at 47-45 this season. After this series, the Guardians will head on the road for a series against the Miami Marlins.
Guardians Drop 3 In A Row
Chase DeLauter has 75 hits with 15 doubles, 8 home runs and 41 RBIs while Steven Kwan has 62 hits with 9 doubles, a home run and 14 RBIs and Jose Ramirez has 64 hits with 18 doubles, 10 home runs and 33 RBIs this season. Brayan Rocchio has also added 81 hits with 13 doubles, 6 home runs and 37 RBIs this season while Angel Martinez has 54 hits with 11 doubles, 11 homers and 33 RBIs and Rhys Hoskins has added 36 hits with 13 doubles, 7 home runs and 29 RBIs. Daniel Schneemann has 49 hits with 10 doubles, 6 home runs and 28 RBIs this season.
Minnesota Twins Recap
The Minnesota Twins will be out to add on to their win over the Guardians from Tuesday to sit at 45-47 on the year. After this series, the Twins will take on the Los Angeles Angels in a series at home.
Twins Win 3 Straight
Byron Buxton has 83 hits with 16 doubles, a triple, 25 home runs and 45 RBIs while Josh Bell’s added 79 hits with 18 doubles, 13 home runs and 60 RBIs. Luke Keaschall has 73 hits with 13 doubles, 4 homers and 26 RBIs. Brooks Lee has 14 home runs with 48 RBIs and Victor Caratini has 34 RBIs while Kody Clemens has 68 hits with 17 doubles, 2 triples, 16 home runs and 43 RBIs this season.
Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins Betting Trends: July 8, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Connor Prielipp Record this season: 2-5 ERA: 4.96
- Home Record: 2-2
- Last 5 against Guardians: 0-1
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Twins have won each of their last five night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Guardians have lost four of their last five road games.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine night games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have covered the run line each of their last five night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Guardians have lost the first inning in three of their last four games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Twins have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight night games at Target Field against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Slade Cecconi Record this season: 4-6 ERA: 4.44
- Road Record: 3-5
- Last 5 against Twins: 1-0
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Twins have lost nine of their last 10 games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Guardians have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs against the Twins.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as underdogs against the Twins.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The Twins have lost the first inning in each of their last three games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Guardians and Twins at Target Field have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Guardians’ last seven road games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Twins’ last 10 games as favorites.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Guardians’ last seven road games against AL Central opponents.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Kody Clemens has hit a home run in three of the Twins’ last four games as home favorites.
- Connor Prielipp has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five home appearances.
- Victor Caratini has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 home appearances against AL Central opponents.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Rhys Hoskins has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances against the Twins.
- Slade Cecconi has recorded a win in each of his four previous appearances with the Guardians as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- Chase DeLauter has recorded at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 appearances.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Twins rank T6th in the league for RBIs this season (429).
- The Twins rank 25th in the league for runs allowed this season (466).
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.366).
- The Guardians rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (363).
Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins Prediction
I’m backing Minnesota here. The Twins continue to do really well against right-handed pitching while the offense for Cleveland continues to sputter. The Twins’ bullpen is always going to be a concern but I think this is a good spot for Connor Prielipp to be in and I think that Minnesota picks up the win in the end here. Give me Minnesota.