Twins vs. Cubs prediction: Why Cubs are favored to win Sunday's MLB matchup [7/19/2026]
Get Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Chicago Cubs will take on the Minnesota Twins in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Sunday, commencing at 2:20 PM ET.
Shota Imanaga (5-8, 4.17 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, pitting him against Zebby Matthews (4-6, 4.57 ERA) for the Twins.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Twins vs. Cubs game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Twins vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 58.3% chance of beating the Twins.
According to our model, the Twins (+1.5) have a 59.8% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 56.4% chance of going over,.
Twins vs. Cubs odds [7/19/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Twins | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-138) | -1.5 (+138) |
| Moneyline | +156 | -159 |
| Total | o7.5 (+100) | u7.5 (-102) |
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 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 | -138 |
| Moneyline | Twins | +156 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +100 |
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. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB action between the Cubs and Twins at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 2:20 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Time: 2:20 PM ET/11:20AM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 58.3% win probability, will likely beat the Twins in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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