The first two games of this series didn’t feature the fireworks anticipated, with just 15 runs being scored in total.
There’s plenty of reason to anticipate a higher scoring affair in the finale, which is why I’m backing the bats with my Cubs vs. Twins predictions.
Cubs vs Twins prediction
My Cubs vs Twins best bet: Trevor Larnach Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI (-137 at Caesars)
Trevor Larnach has crushed right-handed pitching this season, especially on home soil. He's hitting .319 with a .989 OPS and .422 wOBA against righties, all of which lead regular Minnesota Twins players.
He has a mouthwatering matchup this afternoon against Colin Rea. The veteran righty has struggled mightily to slow down left-handed bats.
His numbers are even worse when isolating day games. Left-handed bats are sporting a .340 average and 17.6% barrel rate spanning 118 batters faced.
Rea throws the fastball more than 50% of the time against lefties. That should play into the hands of Larnach, who owns a .297 average and whopping .432 ISO against fastballs when playing at home.
Cubs vs Twins same-game parlay (SGP)
Trevor Larnach Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI
Matt Wallner Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI
Kyle Tucker Over 1.5 total bases
Matt Wallner is another lefty who profiles very well against Rea. Wallner ranks third on the Twins in wOBA at home against right-handed pitching. Isolating day games, he leads the way with a remarkable 20.7% barrel rate. He has a lot of power and it should shine through in this matchup.
Going the other way, I like Kyle Tucker to make some noise for the Chicago Cubs. He has averaged 2.2 bases per game on the road this season and owns a 47% clear rate overall despite falling short in eight consecutive outings. He is too talented not to ramp things up sooner rather than later.
Cubs vs Twins odds
Cubs vs Twins live odds
Cubs vs Twins opening odds
- Moneyline: Chicago -110 | Minnesota -110
- Run line: Chicago -1.5 (+143) | Minnesota +1.5 (-169)
- Over/Under: Over 9 | Under 9
Cubs vs Twins trend
Trevor Larnach has cleared 1.5 hits + runs + RBI in 55% of his home games this season. Find more MLB betting trends for Cubs vs. Twins.
How to watch Cubs vs Twins and game info
| Location | Target Field, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date | Thursday, 7-10-2025 |
| First pitch | 1:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | MLBN |
| Cubs starting pitcher | Colin Rea (6-3, 4.13 ERA) |
| Twins starting pitcher | Chris Paddack (3-7, 4.64 ERA) |
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