Free MLB Picks Today: Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs 5/13/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs 5/13/23
Sat 13th May 2023

The Chicago Cubs (19-19) will have their work cut out for them against Joe Ryan at Target Field on Saturday when the impressive right-hander takes the mound for the Minnesota Twins (21-18). The Cubs took Friday’s series opener 6-2. Drew Smyly got the win, giving up two runs on four hits over six innings.

Christopher Morel was 2 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs in the win. Patrick Wisdom added one run on two hits. Willi Castro went 1 for 4 with a double and one run for the Twins.

ON THE MOUND

Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 3.93 ERA) is set to take the mound for Chicago. The righty allowed one run over six innings in his last start, a 5-4 road defeat against the Marlins on Sunday. He yielded five hits while striking out six in the no-decision.

For Minnesota, righty Ryan (5-1, 2.45 ERA) will toe the rubber. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Cubs. In his last start on Sunday, Ryan took the loss on the road against the Guardians.

He threw six innings and gave up two runs on eight hits, striking out four, in the 2-0 defeat. The right-hander is tied for second in the AL in wins.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Chicago has averaged 5.0 runs a game, equal to their season average. Against right-handed pitchers like Ryan this season, the Cubs have a .763 OPS. Ian Happ is the team’s best hitter against right-handers with a 1.064 OPS in 99 at-bats.

Minnesota is averaging only 2.4 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.2 for the season, with their slash line dropping across the board (.167/.257/.263).

The Twins have a .692 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .882 OPS over 103 at-bats, Byron Buxton has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Chicago is 8-8 away from home in 2023, scoring 5.2 runs per game while allowing 3.0 runs. Minnesota has gone 12-8 at home this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game while surrendering 4.1. In nine games at Target Field between the teams, Chicago is 6-3 with an average scoreline of 4.9-3.6.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Twins lead the AL Central by three games over the Tigers. The Cubs are third in the NL Central, two games behind the Brewers.

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Minnesota Twins (-175)

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