Jorge Polanco and the Minnesota Twins will head east to face their AL Central rival Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. The matchup will get going at 1:10 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to Fox Sports North to catch the action.
Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians Odds
Minnesota’s pitching staff allowed 4.7 runs per game and its starters own a 4.17 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.49 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.25, along with a WHIP of 1.28.
Twins hitters have slashed .270/.340/.495 on their way to 5.8 runs scored per game this year, including 5.7 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.0 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Minnesota’s offense has been sparked by shortstop Jorge Polanco and left fielder Eddie Rosario. Polanco is hitting .299/.361/.489 with 21 home runs, 74 RBIs and 94 runs scored, while Rosario (.274/.297/.486) is up to 28 homers, 95 RBIs and 81 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Cleveland’s pitchers have allowed 4.0 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have a 3.73 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.61 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. In 67 divisional games, Indians starters have an ERA of 3.62 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.01.
The Cleveland hitters have put up 4.7 runs per contest, including 5.0 per game against divisional foes and 5.2 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .263/.354/.462 over its last five matchups and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
The Indians’ hitters have been led by shortstop Francisco Lindor and first baseman Carlos Santana. Lindor is hitting .296/.346/.545 with 31 home runs, 70 RBIs, 90 runs and 21 steals, while Santana’s line sits at .283/.402/.535 with 34 homers, 87 RBIs and 101 runs.
Twins vs. Indians Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Indians, ATS Winner – Twins, O/U – UNDER
Betting Trends
- Both offenses have tallied 18 extra-base hits over their last five games.
- The Twins have lost three of their last four games SU.
- Minnesota has posted 19.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 19.2 over its last five.
- The Twins have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games, including seven over their last five.
