Minnesota Twins vs Chicago Cubs Picks and Prediction for Sunday July 19 2026
Use Code WWWC On Sunday, the Minnesota Twins, sitting at an even 49–49, head to Chicago to take on the Cubs, who come in at 54–43, at historic Wrigley Field. It’s the third game of this interleague series, with both teams looking to finish the matchup on a strong note. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Minnesota vs. Chicago Game Information
- July 19, 2026
- 2:20 PM EST
- Wrigley Field
- MLB.TV/Marquee Sports Network/Twins.TV/Fubo
Chicago Form & Recent Results
Chicago heads into this matchup trying to bounce back after a rough one, having lost their most recent game and dropping three of their last five overall prior to Saturday. Those defeats haven’t all come in the same way or against the same kind of opponent either, as they were beaten by the Twins at home, fell to the Reds on the road in Cincinnati, and also came up short against the Orioles in Baltimore. On Friday, Chicago’s latest setback was a 5–2 loss to Minnesota at Wrigley Field. Even in that loss, there were a few bright spots at the plate. Right fielder Seiya Suzuki, for example, finished 1-for-3, worked a walk, doubled, and crossed the plate for one of the Cubs’ two runs.
Throughout the season thus far, the Cubs have gotten most of their power from center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who leads the team with 21 home runs and is also their top hitter by average at .288. Left fielder Ian Happ has been the next most consistent power threat, sitting second on the roster with 17 homers. When it comes to driving in runs, shortstop Dansby Swanson has been the most productive, leading Chicago with 58 RBIs. Recently, the team’s pitching and defense have been fairly steady, giving up an average of 3.8 runs per game over the last five games. In July they’re slightly above .500 at 6–5, and zooming out a bit further, they’ve been playing strong baseball overall with a 10–5 record over their last 15 games.
Minnesota Form & Recent Results
Minnesota comes into this matchup playing some of its best baseball of the season. The Twins are riding a three-game winning streak and have gone 3–2 over their last five games heading into Saturday. Those recent wins include a victory over the Cubs in Chicago as well as two home wins against the Angels, showing they’ve been able to get results both on the road and at Target Field. In Friday’s 5–2 win over the Cubs, catcher Ryan Jeffers delivered one of the biggest swings of the night, finishing 1-for-4 but making it count with a home run. He also crossed the plate once and drove in three runs, giving Minnesota a huge boost offensively. On the mound, starter Bailey Ober provided a solid outing, working 5.1 innings while giving up five hits and two earned runs. He also issued two walks but balanced that out with seven strikeouts, helping keep Chicago’s lineup in check. Overall, the Twins’ offense wasn’t overwhelming in volume, but it was efficient with seven hits, one long ball, and ten total bases were enough to control the game.
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Minnesota’s lineup has a few clear standouts who consistently set the tone throughout the season. Center fielder Byron Buxton has been their top power threat, leading the team with 25 home runs, and he’s also been their most reliable hitter in terms of average, batting .271. First baseman Kody Clemens has added strong secondary power with 16 homers, giving the Twins another dangerous bat in the middle of the order. When it comes to driving in runs, designated hitter Josh Bell has been their most productive run creator, leading the team with 60 RBIs. Recently, the Twins’ scoring hasn’t been explosive, but it has been steady, as they’re averaging 3.8 runs per game over their last five. Even so, the bigger picture is positive as Minnesota is 10–5 over its last 15 games, and they’ve been especially sharp in July with an 8–3 record, suggesting they’re finding rhythm at the right time.
Key Stats
- Minnesota’s Byron Buxton this season: 25 HRs, 45 RBI, .271 AVG
- Chicago’s Pete Crow-Armstrong this season: 21 HRs, 53 RBI, .288 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- CHC -172 / MIN +142; O/U N/A
Minnesota vs. Chicago Picks and Prediction
The Twins have looked a lot more like themselves lately, and they backed that up with a huge win over the Cubs on Friday. Now they’ll try to keep that momentum going and close out the series on a high note when they meet Chicago again in Sunday’s finale. Minnesota is set to hand the ball to right-hander Zebby Matthews, who comes in at 4–6 with a 4.57 ERA. The Cubs will answer with left-hander Shota Imanaga, who’s 5–8 and has pitched to a 4.17 ERA so far this season. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 3-2.
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