Twins vs. Guardians: Betting Preview for Sept. 19

Published 12:24 am Thursday, September 19, 2024

Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians (88-65) will host Carlos Santana and the Minnesota Twins (80-72) at Progressive Field on Thursday, Sept. 19, with a start time of 1:10 p.m. ET.

At -105, the Twins are the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Guardians, who are -115. This matchup’s over/under has been listed at 8.5. You can get -110 odds on the over and -110 odds on the under.

Email newsletter signup

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: Thursday, September 19, 2024
  • Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Venue: Progressive 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: Guardians -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Twins -105
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Twins Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Twins will hand the ball to Simeon Woods Richardson (5-5) for his 27th start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw three innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • He has earned a quality start seven times in 26 starts this season.
  • Richardson has 14 starts of five or more innings this season in 26 chances. He averages 4.9 innings per outing.
  • He has made 26 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Twins Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Twins have hit 178 homers this season, which ranks 11th in the big leagues.
  • Fueled by 495 extra-base hits, Minnesota ranks eighth in MLB with a .419 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Twins’ .249 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking ninth in MLB.
  • Minnesota ranks 11th in the majors with 711 total runs scored this season.
  • The Twins have an on-base percentage of .318 this season, which ranks 10th in the league.
  • The Twins have shown patience at the plate this season with the 10th-best rate of strikeouts per game (8.1) among MLB offenses.
  • Minnesota has the 21st-ranked ERA (4.21) in the majors this season.
  • Minnesota averages 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, second-most in the majors.
  • The Twins have a combined 1.201 WHIP as a pitching staff, third-lowest in MLB.

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.