Twins vs. Guardians odds, line, score prediction, start time: 2024 MLB picks, Aug. 9 bets by proven model

The Cleveland Guardians (67-47) and the Minnesota Twins (63-50) match up in the first contest of a doubleheader on Friday. This is the first battle of a four-game series between these foes. The Guardians lead the AL Central by 3.5 games. Minnesota is tied for ninth in the league in team home runs (137). On the other side, Cleveland is seventh in team ERA (3.77). Righty Bailey Ober (11-5, 3.69 ERA) will start for the Twins, while lefty Joey Cantillo (0-1, 7.36 ERA) will start out on the mound for Cleveland.

The first pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Minnesota is the -167 favorite on the money line (risk $167 to win $100) in the latest Guardians vs. Twins odds via SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total runs scored is 8.5. Before making any Twins vs. Guardians picks, be sure to see the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer simulation model .

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. Entering Week 20 of the MLB season, it's on a 24-12 roll on top-rated run-line picks (+777) that dates back to last season. Anybody following has seen strong returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Twins vs. Guardians and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks . Now, here are several MLB odds and betting lines for Guardians vs. Twins:

• Guardians vs. Twins money line: Twins -167, Guardians +139
• Guardians vs. Twins run line: Twins -1.5 (+129)
• Guardians vs. Twins over/under: 8.5 runs
• MIN: Twins have a 4.18 team ERA
• CLE: Cleveland has hit 129 home runs as a team
• Guardians vs. Twins picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back the Guardians

First baseman Josh Naylor continues to be a power hitter in the middle of the lineup. The 27-year-old is tied for 11th in the MLB in home runs (25), sixth in RBI (82), and has a .246 batting average. He unloaded a solo home run in Wednesday's contest against the Diamondbacks .

Cleveland has some question marks about its starter, but the Guardians have perhaps the league's best bullpen ready to go. The Guardians lead Major League Baseball in bullpen ERA (2.68) and bullpen WHIP (1.07). Cleveland has profitable marks on the money line overall, on the road and as the underdog this season, so this could be a value spot to back the Guardians as underdogs. See which team to pick here .

Why you should back the Twins

Catcher Ryan Jeffers gives the Twins a smooth power hitter. The 27-year-old leads the team in both home runs (16) and RBI (52). In the Aug. 3 win over the Chicago White Sox , Jeffers went 2-of-3 with a solo homer.

Second baseman Willi Castro is a switch hitter who uses his power to smash extra-base hits. Defensively, he has the awareness and instincts to make plays. He has a .257 batting average with eight home runs and 41 RBI. The 27-year-old went 3-of-5 with a double and three RBI during the Aug. 4 win over the Chicago White Sox. See which team to pick here .

How to make Twins vs. Guardians picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the run total, projecting 9.4 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the MLB model's picks at SportsLine .

So who wins Guardians vs. Twins, and which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that's on a 24-12 roll on top-rated MLB run-line picks , and find out.