Friday’s contest that pits the Minnesota Twins (71-56) against the St. Louis Cardinals (63-64) at Target Field has a projected final score of 5-4 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Twins, who are a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET on August 23.

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Twins vs. Cardinals Matchup Info

• When: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Twins vs. Cardinals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Twins 5, Cardinals 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Twins vs. Cardinals Betting Lines

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Twins Betting Insights

• Minnesota has been the favorite in 85 games this season, and has come away with the win 54 times (63.5%) in those contests.
• This year, the Twins have won 34 of 52 games when listed as at least -143 or better on the moneyline.
• Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over in 66 of 126 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Twins had a 4-4 record across the eight games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Minnesota and its opponents combined to go over the run total eight times.

Cardinals Betting Insights

• St. Louis has a 30-31 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 49.2% of those games).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +120 or longer, the Cardinals have a 5-14 record (winning just 26.3% of their games).
• St. Louis has played in 126 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 59 times (59-62-5).
• In six games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Cardinals have a record of 3-3.
• In its past 15 games with a total, St. Louis and its opponents have failed to hit the over nine times.

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Twins vs. Cardinals Probable Pitchers

Twins’ Starting Pitcher: David Festa

• The 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.96, a 4.33 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.316 in seven games this season.
• David Festa’s team has been victorious in 50% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 2-2.
• Festa’s team has won three of his six starts.
• Games started by Festa have a 2-3-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Cardinals’ Starting Pitcher: Andre Pallante

• During 22 games this season, the 25-year-old has put up a 4.07 ERA and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .244 to opposing hitters.
• The Cardinals are 3-5 in Pallante’s eight starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
• Pallante’s team has a 6-7 record in his starts this season.
• Pallante’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in five of 13 contests.

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