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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Cleveland Guardians will take on the Minnesota Twins, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Progressive Field on Saturday, beginning at 6:10 PM ET.
Tanner Bibee (0-5, 4.58 ERA) will start on the mound for the Guardians, pitting him against Joe Ryan (2-3, 3.72 ERA) for the Twins.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Guardians a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Twins.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Twins vs. Guardians matchup, including best bets and picks.
Twins vs. Guardians prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Twins and Guardians, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Guardians a 51% chance of defeating the Twins.
According to our model, the over/under total of eight runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Twins vs. Guardians odds [5/9/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Twins | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +106 | -118 |
| Total | o8 (-105) | u8 (-115) |
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 current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Twins | +106 |
| Total | Over 8 | -105 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 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
Saturday's MLB game between the Guardians and Twins at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 6:10 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Time: 6:10 PM ET/3:10PM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
Conclusion
We predict the Guardians, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Twins in Saturday'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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