Twins vs. Cubs prediction: Why Cubs are favored to win Saturday's MLB matchup [7/18/2026]
Get Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Saturday.
MLB action continues on Saturday at 2:20 PM ET as the Minnesota Twins lock horns with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Matthew Boyd (5-1, 4.50 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Twins have opted for Taj Bradley (9-3, 3.59 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Twins vs. Cubs game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Twins vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model gives the Cubs a 56.0% chance of beating the Twins.
According to our model, the Twins (+1.5) have a 60.4% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 52.0% chance of staying under,.
Twins vs. Cubs odds [7/18/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Twins | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-156) | -1.5 (+150) |
| Moneyline | +133 | -133 |
| Total | o9.5 (+117) | u9.5 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Twins vs. Cubs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Cubs -1.5 | +150 |
| Moneyline | Twins | +133 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | +117 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Twins vs. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Twins at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 2:20 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Time: 2:20 PM ET/11:20AM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 56.0% win probability, will likely beat the Twins in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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