Twins vs. Cubs prediction: Why Cubs are favored to win Friday's MLB matchup [7/17/2026]
Get Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Friday.
The Chicago Cubs will face the Minnesota Twins in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, starting at 8:05 PM ET.
Colin Rea (7-5, 4.75 ERA) will start for the Cubs, while the Twins will counter with Bailey Ober (6-3, 4.40 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Twins vs. Cubs game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Twins vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 57.1% chance of defeating the Twins.
According to our model, the Twins (+1.5) have a 59.4% chance of covering the run line, while the 10.5-run over/under has a 52.6% chance of going over,.
Twins vs. Cubs odds [7/17/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Twins | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+147) |
| Moneyline | +133 | -133 |
| Total | o10.5 (-115) | u10.5 (+113) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Twins vs. Cubs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs -1.5 | +147 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | -133 |
| Total | Under 10.5 | +113 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 10.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Twins vs. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Twins at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 8:05 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
- Time: 8:05 PM ET/5:05PM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 57.1% win probability, will likely beat the Twins in Friday's MLB matchup.
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