The Miami Marlins are set to take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on September 25, 2024. The game is scheduled to start at 7:40 PM under a clear sky. Pitching for the Marlins will be Edward Cabrera, who holds an ERA of 4.551 this season. Across the diamond, Simeon Woods Richardson will start for the Twins, coming in with a slightly better ERA of 4.078.

In the NL East, Miami is 15th with a disappointing record of 58-99, reflecting a poor season with just a 0.37 win percentage. They’ve struggled both within their division and on the road, tallying 18-34 and 28-48 respectively. Their performance has slightly improved recently, stringing together three wins in their last ten outings.

Meanwhile, the Twins sit 7th in the AL Central with an 81-76 record and a 0.52 winning percentage. Despite a decent home record of 42-34, they have also been inconsistent on the road (39-42) and have recently been on a losing streak (L3).

Discussing the odds for this game, the point spread is set at -1.5, favoring the Minnesota Twins slightly. The over/under for the game is pegged at 8.0 runs, reflective of an expectation for moderate scoring. For those looking at moneyline odds, the Twins are favored at -193, reflecting their slightly better season performance, whereas the Marlins are underdogs at +161. These odds suggest a belief among bookmakers that while the game could be closely contested, the Twins have the edge, especially playing at home.