Cardinals vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 23
Published 7:24 am Friday, August 23, 2024
David Festa will take the hill for the Minnesota Twins (71-56) on Friday, August 23 versus the St. Louis Cardinals (63-64), who will counter with Andre Pallante. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:10 p.m. ET at Target Field.
At +125, the Cardinals are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Twins, who are listed at -150. This matchup has an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -115; under -105).
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
Cardinals vs. Twins Game Info
- Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
- Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Venue: Target Field
- TV Channel: Apple TV+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Matchup Betting Info
- Moneyline Favorite: Twins -150
- Moneyline Underdog: Cardinals +125
- Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Cardinals’ Pallante (5-6) will make his 14th start of the season.
- The right-hander gave up two earned runs in seven innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- In 13 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in four of them.
- Pallante has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
- In 22 appearances this season, he has finished eight without allowing an earned run.
Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Cardinals Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Cardinals’ 133 home runs rank 19th in Major League Baseball.
- St. Louis is 20th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .388 this season.
- The Cardinals’ .246 batting average ranks 13th in the league this season.
- St. Louis has scored the 24th-most runs in the majors this season with 523 (4.1 per game).
- The Cardinals have the 16th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.310).
- The Cardinals rank 11th in strikeouts per game (8.1) among MLB offenses.
- St. Louis has pitched to a 4.15 ERA this season, which ranks 20th in baseball.
- St. Louis strikes out just 8.1 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 26th in MLB.
- The Cardinals rank 18th in MLB with a combined 1.276 WHIP this season.
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.