St. Louis (63-64) at Minnesota (71-56)
- When: Aug 23 2024, 8:10 PM
- Where: Target Field, Minneapolis
- Where to watch: Apple TV+
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
St. Louis Cardinals @ Minnesota Twins
Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals +128
Minnesota Twins -153
St. Louis Cardinals @ Minnesota Twins
Runline
St. Louis Cardinals 1.5 (-165)
Minnesota Twins -1.5 (+140)
St. Louis Cardinals @ Minnesota Twins
Total
Over 8.5 (-120)
Under 8.5 (EVEN)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Probable Pitchers:
St. Louis: Andre Pallante (5-6, 4.07)
Minnesota: David Festa (2-2, 4.96)
Team Stats
| Cardinals | Twins | |
| 63-64 | Record | 71-56 |
| 29-34 | Away & Home | 35-32 |
| 3-7 | Last 10 | 6-4 |
| W2 | Streak | W1 |
Game Preview
The Minnesota Twins are gearing up for a crucial nine-game homestand as they aim for the American League Central division title. Despite missing key players Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, the Twins are optimistic heading into their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
"It’s great to have depth and still win without those star players," said Twins outfielder Matt Wallner.
Manager Rocco Baldelli echoed that sentiment: "We want our players back healthy, but we believe we can win regardless of who we have on the field."
The Cardinals, who recently secured consecutive victories over the Milwaukee Brewers, are embarking on a brief three-game road trip before returning home to face the San Diego Padres. They achieved a 3-0 win over Milwaukee on Thursday, with Nolan Arenado earning his 60th RBI of the season while Willson Contreras and Brendan Donovan contributed one RBI each.
Sitting just one game below .500 and ten games behind the Brewers in the NL Central, St. Louis is still pursuing a playoff spot. Manager Oli Marmol noted that the team has adopted a mindset of treating each game like a playoff match. "We know what lies ahead, but our focus is on the next pitch," he said.
Starting for the Cardinals is right-hander Andre Pallante (5-6, 4.07 ERA), who is making his 14th start of the season. He recently had a solid outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing two runs over seven innings. Pallante has faced the Twins once before in relief, throwing a scoreless inning with one hit allowed.
The Twins will respond with rookie right-hander David Festa (2-2, 4.96), who is making his seventh start. Festa is looking for a win after posting no-decisions in his last two outings. He struck out six in his most recent five-inning performance against the Texas Rangers, allowing six hits and issuing no walks.
This matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2023, when the Twins took the series 2-1, with the Cardinals outscoring them 12-11 over the three games.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Minnesota 6-3
Expert Pick: Minnesota -153 & Over 8½ (-120)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $303
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
