Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins Preview August 31, 2021
Chicago Cubs (57-75) is visiting Minnesota Twins (58-73) on August 31, 2021, 8:10 PM ET and playing at the Target Field.
The Chicago Cubs are favored by vegas at a line of -130. The opening line was +125 so the public has been betting on Minnesota Twins causing the CHC line to shift +5. 60% of the community is betting Minnesota Twins will win today. Get the consensus from the top 10 users most likely to be right on tonight's matchup below.
Chicago Highlights
Runs
21st
4.23
Hits
28th
7.50
Walks
22nd
3.02
Strike Outs
30th
9.86
ATS Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs' last 7 games.
Chi Cubs are 5-15 SU in their last 20 games.
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against Minnesota.
Chi Cubs are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs' last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
Chi Cubs are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games this season.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs' last 7 games played in August.
Player Injuries
Jose Lobaton 60-day IL (06/30) (Shoulder)
Willson Contreras 10-day IL (08/12) (Knee)
Jonathan Holder 60-day IL (03/29) (Shoulder)
Dillon Maples 10-day IL (07/29) (Blister)
Sergio Alcantara is downgraded to not expected to be in the starting lineup Tuesday vs Minnesota Twins (Ankle)
Adbert Alzolay 10-day IL (08/14) (Hamstring)
David Bote 10-day IL (08/28) (Ankle)
Brad Wieck 60-day IL (07/07) (Heart)
Kohl Stewart 60-day IL (07/29) (Elbow)
Nico Hoerner 10-day IL (07/29) (Oblique)
Nick Madrigal 60-day IL (06/10); is out for season (Hamstring)
P.J. Higgins 60-day IL (06/11), is out for season (Forearm)
Minnesota Highlights
Runs
12th
4.59
Hits
13th
8.13
Walks
14th
3.37
Strike Outs
15th
8.67
ATS Trends
Minnesota are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 12 games against Chi Cubs.
Minnesota are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs.
Minnesota are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in August.
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Minnesota's last 17 games played on a Tuesday.
Player Injuries
Michael Pineda 10-day IL (08/14) (Oblique)
Rob Refsnyder is not in the starting lineup Tuesday vs Chicago Cubs (Rest)
Kenta Maeda 10-day IL (08/22); is out for season (Forearm)
Taylor Rogers 10-day IL (07/27) (Finger)
Derek Law 10-day IL (07/17) (Shoulder)
Mitch Garver 10-day IL (08/27) (Back)
Luke Farrell 60-day IL (06/23) (Oblique)
Lewis Thorpe 10-day IL (08/20) (Shoulder)
Kyle Garlick 60-day IL (06/08) (Hernia)
Devin Smeltzer 60-day IL (05/12) (Elbow)
Cody Stashak 60-day IL (06/26) (Back)
Randy Dobnak 60-day IL (06/21) (Finger)
Edwar Colina 60-day IL (03/30) (Elbow)
Alex Kirilloff 60-day IL (07/20), is out for season (Wrist)
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