- Game: Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota (+110) Chicago (-130)
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This Saturday, the Chicago Cubs (54-42) square off against the Minnesota Twins (48-49) at the iconic Wrigley Field. The moneyline for this matchup shows the Twins at +110, while the Cubs sit at -130. The total over/under is set at 8 runs. The expected starting pitchers are Taj Bradley and Matthew Boyd.
The Minnesota Twins are currently hitting at a .415 slugging percentage and have recorded 796 strikeouts while drawing 323 walks. They boast 449 RBIs and have accumulated 811 hits throughout the season, maintaining a batting average of .248. The team has hit 162 doubles and 120 home runs, leading to a total of 471 runs, with an on-base percentage of .323. On average, the Twins score 4.9 runs per game, ranking 6th in Major League Baseball.
This season, the Twins hold a 4.62 ERA, placing them 24th in the league, and their pitchers have struck out 804 batters. Minnesota’s pitching staff has allowed 115 homers and given up 485 runs, also ranking 25th overall. The team has a total of 349 walks and a FIP of 4.36 this year. With 827 hits allowed (8.7 per 9 innings) and 440 earned runs, their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.30, complemented by a collective WHIP of 1.37.
The Twins’ relievers have achieved a 69.2% save rate in 102 save opportunities, converting 27 of those chances while failing 12 times. They’ve inherited 152 base runners, with 34.9% of them scoring. So far, 316 relief pitchers have taken the mound for Minnesota, earning 61 holds this season (6th in MLB).
On defense, the Twins convert 69.2% of balls in play into outs over 7,707 innings, placing them 24th in the league. To date, they have recorded 2,569 putouts, 718 assists, and 51 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .985, ranking 19th in MLB. The team has turned 66 double plays.
Starting pitcher Taj Bradley, holding a career record of 28-30, has a FIP of 4.53 after facing 2,074 batters. He has allowed 444 hits (8.2 hits per nine innings) and issued 182 walks, with an ERA of 4.60 (249 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.285. He has pitched 487 innings and recorded 528 strikeouts in his career.
The Cubs currently sport a team slugging percentage of .411 and average 5.04 runs per game, placing them 5th in the league. They have 154 doubles, 484 runs scored, and 121 home runs. With 417 walks, they have struck out 808 times (13th in baseball) and notched 798 hits. Chicago’s OBP stands at .336 with a .244 batting average this year.
As for their pitching stats, the Cubs have a WHIP of 1.278 and a FIP of 4.78. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is an impressive 7.90 (748 strikeouts to 296 walks). In total, they rank 19th in hits allowed with 794, having given up 148 home runs and allowing 4.56 runs per nine innings (17th in MLB). The Cubs’ pitching staff has issued 432 runs year-to-date, maintaining a team ERA of 4.34 (411 earned runs).
Ranked 26th in save percentage at 54.1%, their bullpen has dispatched 315 relievers this season. Chicago’s relievers have entered 94 high-leverage situations and have yielded 36 holds along with 17 blown saves. In 79 save situations, they’ve successfully converted 20 saves, with an inherited runner scoring rate of 32.2% from their 143 inherited runners.
On defense, the Cubs have accomplished 72 double plays and hold a remarkable fielding percentage of .989 (4th in MLB). This season, they have 884 assists, 37 errors, and 2,560 putouts with a defensive efficiency of 71.7%, standing 4th in the league.
Boyd, with a career record of 65-78, has allowed 1,099 hits and has 1,092 strikeouts over 1,134 innings pitched. He has given up 576 earned runs, achieving a WHIP of 1.277 and a FIP of 4.5. His K/BB ratio is 3.13, having faced 4,810 hitters in his MLB journey. Boyd’s career ERA stands at 4.57, with 8.7 hits surrendered per nine innings.
Who will prevail in tonight’s MLB face-off against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Support Minnesota (+110)
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