Twins vs. Guardians Best Over/Under 5/17/24

Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Pick

The Minnesota Twins take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday, May 17th, at 7:10 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians Odds

Moneyline: Twins +102 (DraftKings), Guardians -117 (BetRivers)

Run Line: Twins +1.5 (-200 BetMGM), Guardians +1.5 (-188 FanDuel)

Total: Over 8.0 (-104 BetRivers), Under 8.5 (-115 BetMGM)

Starting Pitchers

Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (3.24 ERA; 1.24 WHIP)

Guardians: Triston McKenzie (3.54 ERA; 1.38 WHIP)

Betting Trends

Record: Minnesota Twins: 24-19 Cleveland Guardians: 27-17

ATS: Minnesota Twins: 24-19 Cleveland Guardians: 27-17

Over/Under: Minnesota Twins: 20-21-2 Cleveland Guardians: 17-26-1

Matchup Preview

The Minnesota Twins will face off against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday, May 17th, at 7:10 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Guardians emerged victorious in both games, showcasing their ability to compete against the Twins. This sets the stage for an intriguing matchup between these two teams.

When it comes to offensive firepower, the Twins have several key players to watch out for. Ryan Jeffers, the Twins' catcher, has been a standout performer with a .283 batting average, .365 on-base percentage, and .614 slugging percentage. He has also hit 10 home runs and driven in 31 runs this season. Willi Castro, the Twins' shortstop, has also been a consistent contributor with a .265 batting average, .327 on-base percentage, and .435 slugging percentage. He has hit 3 home runs and driven in 14 runs so far. Another player to keep an eye on is Edouard Julien, the Twins' second baseman, who has shown power with 7 home runs and 15 RBI.

On the other side, the Guardians have their own offensive weapons. Steven Kwan, the Guardians' left fielder, has been on fire with a .353 batting average, .407 on-base percentage, and .496 slugging percentage. He has hit 3 home runs and driven in 11 runs this season. Andrés Giménez, the Guardians' second baseman, has also been a solid contributor with a .261 batting average, .322 on-base percentage, and .360 slugging percentage. He has hit 2 home runs and driven in 23 runs so far. Josh Naylor, the Guardians' first baseman, has displayed power with 12 home runs and 33 RBI.

Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, but the Guardians have had the upper hand in their previous matchups. With their recent success against the Twins and their offensive firepower, the Guardians have a good chance of coming out on top in this matchup.

Our pick: over