Twins vs. Guardians: Betting Preview for August 9
Published 12:24 am Friday, August 9, 2024
Bailey Ober will toe the rubber for the Minnesota Twins (63-50) on Friday, August 9 versus the Cleveland Guardians (67-47), who will counter with Alex Cobb. The first pitch will be thrown at 2:10 PM ET at Target Field.
At -145, the Twins are the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Guardians (+120). This contest has a total of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
Twins vs. Guardians Game Info
- Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Venue: Target Field
- TV Channel: BSN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Matchup Betting Info
- Moneyline Favorite: Twins -145
- Moneyline Underdog: Guardians +120
- Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Twins Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Twins are sending Ober (11-5) to the mound to make his 22nd start of the season. He is 11-5 with a 3.69 ERA and 128 strikeouts in 122 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent outing on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, the righty tossed seven innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering two hits.
- Ober is looking to prolong an eighth-game quality start streak in this game.
- Ober is aiming for his ninth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 innings per appearance on the hill.
- He has had three appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Twins Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Twins are ninth in MLB action with 137 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
- Minnesota is sixth in MLB with a .427 slugging percentage.
- The Twins have the ninth-best batting average in the league (.252).
- Minnesota scores the 10th-most runs in baseball (552 total, 4.9 per game).
- The Twins are eighth in baseball with an on-base percentage of .324.
- Twins batters strike out 8.1 times per game, the ninth-lowest average in MLB.
- Minnesota has a 4.19 team ERA that ranks 20th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Minnesota’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Twins have the third-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.180).
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.