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Get Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins will meet in MLB action at Progressive Field on Thursday, starting at 1:10 PM ET.
Gavin Williams (10-5, 4.00 ERA) will start on the mound for the Guardians, while the Twins have opted for Taj Bradley (9-4, 3.84 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Guardians as the most likely winner of the Twins vs. Guardians game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Twins vs. Guardians prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB game between the Twins and Guardians, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Guardians a 56.4% chance of beating the Twins.
According to our model, the Twins (+1.5) have a 62.0% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 54.6% chance of going over,.
Twins vs. Guardians odds [7/23/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Twins | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-162) | -1.5 (+160) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -138 |
| Total | o7.5 (+120) | u7.5 (-113) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Twins vs. Guardians picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Twins +1.5 | -162 |
| Moneyline | Twins | +135 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +120 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Twins vs. Guardians game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the Guardians and Twins at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 1:10 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Time: 1:10 PM ET/10:10AM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Conclusion
We predict the Guardians, with a 56.4% win probability, will likely beat the Twins in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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