Minnesota's offense is eighth in runs scored and 11th in on-base percentage. Starter Connor Prielipp (3.86 ERA) is holding batters to a .163 average, allowing two earned runs in all three of his starts. He faces a Cleveland offense that is 18th in runs scored, 20th in on-base percentage, and 24th in slugging, while the relief staff is 16th in ERA (4.12). Parker Messick has lost his last two starts to Tampa Bay (3-2) and Las Vegas (7-1) as favorites of -143 and -130. Cleveland is 4-6 in its last 10 in the role of favorite. Play Minnesota.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on May 08, 2026 at 10:53AM ET.
MLB
Minnesota at Cleveland
May 8, 2026
7:15 PM Eastern
1 unit on Minnesota +134 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.34)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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