Cubs vs Twins Prediction - MLB Picks 5/12/23

Minnesota Twins (20-17) vs Chicago Cubs (18-19)

Game Info: Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8:10 pm (Target Field)

Sonny Gray (4-0) (1.35) vs Drew Smyly (3-1) (3.05)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Twins -147 / Chicago Cubs +115 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins face off on Friday in an MLB showdown at Target Field. 

Cubs Betting Preview

The Cubs sit with an 18-19 record overall and on Wednesday the offense scored ten runs on the way to the victory. Dansby Swanson finished with two hits and two runs. The Cubs are averaging 4.95 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.65 runs per game. The offense is ranked ninth, but even more impressive was the pitching that gave up only two runs. On the mound for the Cubs will be Drew Smyly who sits with a 3-1 record and an ERA of 3.05. In his last start against Miami he went 3.1 innings giving up three hits and two runs. 

Twins Betting Preview

The Twins sit with a 21-17 record overall and they are coming off a series victory against the San Diego Padres. The Twins are averaging 4.24 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.65 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the pitching is ranked second. The offense has been too inconsistent so far this season. On the mound for the Twins is Sonny Gray who sits with a 4-0 record and an ERA of 1.35. In his last start against Cleveland, he went five innings giving up four hits and three runs. 

Cubs vs Twins Trends

Twins are 6-0 in Gray's last 6 home starts. Twins are 5-0 in Gray's last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague road games. Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Cubs are 1-6 in their last 7 road games.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Twins have won the last six starts by Gray at home, and it’s going to be no different here. Gray sits with an ERA of 1.35 and the Cubs offense is going to really struggle again in this game. The Twins might score only four or five runs here, but that is going to be enough to get the job done. Back the Twins to get the job done. Back the Twins. 

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.

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