Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 30, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 30, 2025 ,

MLB Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 4/30

The Minnesota Twins will play against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The game will start at 6:10 PM and is scheduled to be a night game. Fans can expect an exciting evening as these teams meet on the field.

Twins vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cleveland Guardians MoneyLine 111. The Guardians have a better season record and a strong division record. Their hitting stats are slightly better, and they are playing at home.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.0 (-118). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs in recent games, and the Guardians’ pitching has struggled with a higher ERA.

Team Trends

  • The Minnesota Twins have a home record of 9-6 this season.
  • The Cleveland Guardians have a division record of 8-3 this season.
  • Bailey Ober pitched 7 2/3 innings with 96 pitches in the Twins’ 11-1 win over the Guardians.
  • Joe Ryan struck out 11 batters in 7 innings against the Los Angeles Angels on April 27th, 2025.
  • The Cleveland Guardians lost 13-3 to the Boston Red Sox on April 27th, 2025.

Twins vs Guardians Preview

The Minnesota Twins visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field for a night game on April 30, 2025. The Twins will send Pablo López to the mound. López has started four games this season, recording a 2-1 record with a 2.08 ERA. His control has been solid, allowing only four walks in 21 2/3 innings.

On the other side, the Guardians will start Luis L. Ortiz. Ortiz has had a challenging start to the season with a 2-3 record and a 5.96 ERA over five starts. However, he has managed to strike out 31 batters in 25 2/3 innings. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone early in this game.

Guardians’ Key Players and Stats

Steven Kwan is a standout player for the Guardians. He has played 29 games with a batting average of .333. Kwan leads the league in runs with 18 and is second in RBIs with 15. Kyle Manzardo is another important player. He has played 26 games, hitting 8 home runs, which is the best in the league. Manzardo also leads the team and the league in RBIs with 19. José Ramírez adds strength to the lineup. He has played 28 games with a batting average of .255. Ramírez is second on the team with 5 home runs and third in RBIs with 14.

Twins’ Top Performers and Pitching Strengths

Byron Buxton leads the Twins in several areas. He has played 27 games with a batting average of .238. Buxton tops the league in runs with 23 and is first on the team with 6 home runs. Ty France adds depth to the Twins’ lineup. He has played 30 games, maintaining a .267 batting average. France leads the team and league in RBIs with 18. Trevor Larnach contributes to the Twins’ offensive efforts. In 29 games, he has a batting average of .223. Larnach ranks second on the team with 4 home runs and 16 runs.

Final Betting Pick

The Cleveland Guardians are a solid pick for the MoneyLine at 111. They have a better season record and a strong division record compared to the Twins. Playing at home gives them an edge, and their hitting stats show they can score runs.

The Over 7.0 (-118) is a reasonable choice because both teams have shown they can score runs. The Guardians’ pitching has struggled with a higher ERA, which might lead to more runs in the game. This makes the Over a good option for bettors.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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