The Cleveland Guardians (36-28) face the Minnesota Twins (38-32) at Target Field on Thursday at 1:10pm (ET). Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Zach Plesac is the probable pitcher for the Guardians, while Devin Smeltzer is the probable pitcher for the Twins. The Twins are favored to win at -136, while the Guardians are at +115. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -106.
- The Guardians (-155) have a 36-28 Run Line record this season, while the Twins (+135) hold a record of 32-38.
- The Guardians have a 33-28-3 O/U record this season (meaning 33 games have gone over the total runs line, 28 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Twins have a 33-32-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Guardians are averaging 4.7 runs per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Twins are averaging 4.5 (14th).
- In the field, the Guardians are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (11th in the league), while the Twins are allowing an average of 4.2 runs (14th).
Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Guardians are at .251 (ranking 9th in the Major Leagues), while the Twins are batting .252 (7th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Twins have hit 82 (T10th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Guardians have managed 53 (T27th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Guardians have recorded 286 RBIs to rank T16th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Twins have recorded 303 RBIs to rank 11th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Twins have an earned run average of 3.93 this season (14th in the Majors), while the Guardians have an ERA of 3.69 (7th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Guardians have recorded 537 this season, ranking 24th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Twins rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 578.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .241 against the Twins this season (16th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Guardians’ opponents are at .232 (9th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2022.
- Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
- Guardians 14-14-36 7-7-12 7-7-24 9-10-23 5-4-13 0-0-0 3-2-5
- Twins 23-14-33 12-8-16 11-6-17 17-6-15 6-8-18 0-0-0 3-3-4
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2022.
- Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
- Guardians 24-25-15 11-10-5 13-15-10 14-19-9 10-6-6 0-0-0 4-5-0
- Twins 31-21-18 18-11-7 13-10-11 22-8-8 9-13-10 0-0-0 4-3-3
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 33-31 in Guardians games this season. The Twins have a 32-38 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Guardians recorded an upset 11-10 victory over the Twins at Target Field yesterday. Gio Urshela was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a triple and recording 3 RBIs.