Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction and Pick, Today's MLB Betting Picks, 7-18-2026

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Our Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs Pick: TWINS

Minnesota is the recommended pick because its high-powered offense gives it the edge in a matchup featuring two inconsistent pitching staffs. The Twins rank sixth in Major League Baseball by averaging 4.9 runs per game while batting .248 with a .323 on-base percentage, and they have totaled 120 home runs and 162 doubles this season. Tampa Bay’s Taj Bradley also provides upside on the mound with strong strikeout ability, giving Minnesota a capable starter despite the team’s overall pitching struggles. While the Cubs have been productive offensively and own the defensive advantage, their pitching staff has posted a 4.34 ERA and their bullpen has converted just 54.1% of its save opportunities, creating opportunities for Minnesota’s lineup to capitalize late in the game. If the Twins continue their season-long offensive production and receive a quality outing from Bradley, they have the edge to secure the victory.

MATCHUP	Twins	Cubs
Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs Moneyline	+110	-130
Where	Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
When	Saturday, July 18, 2026

Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction – 7-18-2026 – MLB Betting Picks

Here is our Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction for both teams:

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Minnesota is slugging.415 and has drawn a walk 323 times while being rung up 796 times. Over the season, they have earned 811 base knocks and 449 runs batted in, with an average at the plate of.248. Together, the Twins have knocked 120 balls out of the park and amassed 162 doubles. They have an OBP of.323 and have scored 471 runs overall. The Minnesota Twins are the sixth-best team in baseball at scoring 4.9 runs per game.

The Twins have rung up 804 hitters this season, and their ERA is 4.62 (24th in the league). Twins pitchers have given up 485 runs (25th in MLB) and 115 home homers. Their team’s FIP is 4.36 thus far this season, and their pitching staff has walked 349 batters. Minnesota has given up 440 earned runs and 827 base hits (8.7 per nine innings). Their pitching staff’s WHIP is 1.37, and their strikeout to walk ratio is 2.30.

The Twins relievers have entered the game in 102 save situations and have a save percentage of 69.2%. Throughout the season, they have made 27 saves and failed to make 12 of their 39 save opportunities. 34.9% of the 152 base runners the relievers have inherited this season have gone on to score. Twins bullpen pitchers have made 103 appearances in high-leverage situations and have gone to the mound 100 times with runners on base. This season, the Twins have sent 316 relievers to the mound. This season, the relief pitchers have recorded 61 holds, ranking sixth in MLB.

The Twins are now ranked 24th in professional baseball after converting 69.2% of balls in play into outs over 7,707 innings. Throughout the season, the Minnesota Twins have recorded 2,569 putouts, 718 assists, and 51 mistakes. They are rated 19th in baseball with a fielding rate of.985, and they have made 66 double plays.

Throughout his career, Bradley (28–30) has faced 2,074 hitters and achieved a FIP of 4.53. He has 182 free passes and has given up 444 base knocks (8.2 hits per nine innings). His WHIP is 1.285 and his earned run average is 4.60 (249 ERs permitted). Throughout his career, Bradley has pitched 487 innings and recorded 528 Ks.

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The Cubs average 5.04 runs per game (fifth in the league) and have a team slugging percentage of.411. They have scored 484 runs, walked 417 times, and recorded 154 two-baggers. Chicago has already amassed 452 RBIs and 121 home homers this season. They have earned 798 base hits and been called out on strikes 808 times, ranking 13th in baseball. The Chicago Cubs’ batting average for the season is.244, while their OBP is.336.

This season, the Cubs have a team WHIP of 1.278 and a FIP of 4.78. With 748 strikeouts against 296 bases on balls, they have achieved a strikeout to walk ratio of 7.90. With 794 total hits given up, they rank 19th in MLB as a pitching staff. They give up 4.56 runs per nine innings (17th in MLB) and have allowed 148 home homers. With a club ERA of 4.34 (411 earned runs surrendered), the Chicago pitching staff has allowed 432 runs so far this season.

They have sent 315 relievers onto the field this season and are placed 26th in the league with a save percentage of 54.1%. On 98 instances with base runners and 94 times in high-leverage situations, their relief pitchers have taken the mound. The Cubs have earned 36 holds and 17 blown saves out of 79 save situations. In 37 save opportunities, Chicago’s bullpen relievers have entered the game and made 20 saves. Out of 143 inherited runners, Chicago relief pitchers have an inherited score rate of 32.2%.

The Chicago Cubs have a fielding percentage of.989 (fourth in professional baseball) and have received 72 double plays. For the season, the Cubs have amassed 2,560 putouts, 884 assists, and 37 errors. The Cubs are fourth in MLB with a defensive efficiency of 71.7% in 7,680 innings on the field.

Boyd has given up 1,099 hits and has 1,092 Ks in 1,134 frames so far in his career. With a WHIP of 1.277 and a FIP of 4.5, he has given up 576 earned runs. In his MLB career, he has faced 4,810 hitters and has a K/BB ratio of 3.13. Boyd (65-78 career record) has allowed 8.7 hits per nine innings while earning a 4.57 ERA.

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