Game Details
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (54-38) vs. Minnesota Twins (45-47)
- Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
- Broadcast: MLB Network, MNNT, Marquee Sports Network
Key Storylines
- Cubs Aim to Avoid Sweep: After dropping the first two games of the series, Chicago looks to bounce back and salvage the finale.
- Twins Riding Momentum: Minnesota has won four of its last five games and is 6-1 in its last seven home contests.
- Pitching Duel: Colin Rea (6-3, 4.13 ERA) takes the mound for the Cubs against Chris Paddack (3-7, 4.64 ERA) for the Twins.
Starting Pitchers Breakdown
| Team | Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K-BB% | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | Colin Rea | 6-3 | 4.13 | 1.31 | 11.0% | Veteran presence, solid control |
| Twins | Chris Paddack | 3-7 | 4.64 | 1.22 | 11.0% | Struggled with consistency |
Players to Watch
Chicago Cubs
- Seiya Suzuki: Leads MLB in RBI (77) and ranks sixth in home runs (25).
- Michael Busch: Batting .297 with 18 HR and 56 RBI; riding a five-game hitting streak.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 23 HR, 67 RBI, .269 AVG; top-10 in both HR and RBI.
Minnesota Twins
- Byron Buxton: .270 AVG, 20 HR, 53 RBI; day-to-day with a hand injury.
- Trevor Larnach: .259 AVG, 12 HR, 39 RBI; four-game hitting streak.
- Ryan Jeffers: .246 AVG, 7 HR, 31 RBI; batting .400 over last five games.
- Cubs are 25-12 ATS after a loss.
- Twins are 23-12 ATS as underdogs.
- SportsLine model projects 10.9 total runs, leaning toward the Over.
With the Cubs looking to rebound and the Twins surging at home, expect a tightly contested matchup. The edge may go to Chicago if their offense clicks early, especially with Suzuki and Busch swinging hot bats. However, Minnesota’s recent form and home-field advantage make this a toss-up.
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs – 116
Minnesota Twins 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, July 9, 2025
