Twins vs. Cubs Prediction: Tight Battle Projected After New Data Released for Monday's MLB Game [8/5/2024]

The Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins will lock horns in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, starting at 8:05PM ET.

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks (3-9, 6.86 ERA), while the Twins will counter with David Festa (1-2, 6.98 ERA).

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Twins as the most likely winner of the game.

"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Twins-Cubs game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Twins are likely to win, with a probability of 52%, compared to the Cubs' 48%."

Twins vs. Cubs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Monday's MLB game between the Cubs and Twins at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 8:05PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
• Time: 8:05PM ET/5:05PM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Monday's Twins vs. Cubs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Cubs vs. Twins picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Twins vs. Cubs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB matchup between the Twins and Cubs 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Twins a 52% chance of defeating the Cubs.

According to our model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 55% chance of going over.

Twins vs. Cubs Odds [8/5/2024]

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Twins	Cubs
Run Line	-1.5 (+150)	+1.5 (-164)
Moneyline	-115	+104
Total	o7.5 (-108)	u7.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Twins vs. Cubs Picks

Our model's biggest edge in the Twins vs. Cubs matchup is on the run line.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best MLB bets for every game throughout the season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Twins, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs on Monday.

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