The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon at Target Field, and the betting market reads this one as a near coin flip. Both clubs hand the ball to a left-hander, yet they arrive in very different form. St. Louis is rolling at 37-29 and has won seven of its last 10. Minnesota sits at 31-39 and has dropped six of 10. Our headline lean leans toward the visiting Cardinals, and the run line, moneyline, and total all get a closer look below.
Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2026
CARDINALS VS TWINS JUNE 13, TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | Target Field, Minneapolis, MN |
| When | Saturday, June 13 – 2:10 PM ET |
| TV | Cardinals and Twins regional networks; MLB.TV |
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Minnesota Twins Game Preview
This game starts with the pitching matchup, as most baseball games do. The Cardinals turn to left-hander Matthew Liberatore (3-3, 4.48 ERA), while the Twins counter with rookie lefty Connor Prielipp (2-4, 5.15 ERA). Both arms have cooled off lately. Liberatore has allowed three or more earned runs in four of his last five starts. Prielipp opened strong but has surrendered 15 earned runs across his last three outings, and Minnesota continues to manage his innings carefully.
The form gap is hard to ignore. St. Louis enters at 7-3 over its last 10 and holds second place in the National League Central, four games back. The Cardinals also handle left-handed pitching well, sitting at 10-5 in games started by a lefty. That matters against Prielipp. Minnesota, meanwhile, has gone 4-6 in its last 10 and ranks third in the AL Central at 6.5 games out. The Twins have struggled in tight spots, posting a 5-11 mark in one-run games this season, per Baseball Reference's game preview. Lineup health on both sides looks stable heading into first pitch.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS MINNESOTA TWINS ODDS | |||
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| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | +1.5 (-220) | -107 | U 9.0 (-120) |
| MINNESOTA TWINS | -1.5 (+180) | -113 | O 9.0 (+100) |
Odds accurate as of Saturday, June 13, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest MLB Odds - Futures - Props
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS MINNESOTA TWINS WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
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| ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | 58% | 42% | MINNESOTA TWINS |
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Moneyline Pick — St. Louis Cardinals ML
The moneyline is the cleaner path here than laying the run line. Minnesota at -1.5 (+180) asks a cold team to win by two or more, and that is a tall order given its recent results. The Cardinals, by contrast, are essentially a pick'em price despite looking like the stronger side. That gap between price and form is where the value sits.
The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline (-107)
The case for the Cardinals is straightforward. They hit lefties well at 10-5, they are 7-3 over their last 10, and they draw a rookie left-hander who has given up 15 earned runs in his last three turns. St. Louis also prevents runs better, allowing 4.35 per game against Minnesota's 5.13. Still, this pick is not without risk. Liberatore has been shaky himself, with four rough outings in his last five. A short price near pick'em means the edge is real but thin, so the moneyline is the disciplined play rather than a heavier run-line commitment.
Total Pick — Over 9.0
The total opened at 8.5 and has since climbed to 9.0, a sign the market expects scoring. That movement lines up with the matchup. Both starters have leaked runs recently, and Minnesota's staff has allowed 5.13 runs per game this season. With two left-handers who are each fighting their command, the early innings could get noisy.
The Pick: Over 9.0 (+100)
However, the case for the under deserves a fair hearing. Target Field has historically played close to neutral and tends to suppress home runs a touch. St. Louis also owns a solid run-prevention profile, and Liberatore can carry a clean line when his command is sharp. The number rising to nine raises the bar, too. Even so, the combination of two struggling starters and a leaky Twins bullpen tilts this lean to the over at plus money.
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
One angle worth watching is the first five innings. Both starters have been vulnerable early, so an early run-scoring environment fits the profile before either bullpen takes over. That said, rookie left-handers can flash the form that made them prospects, and Prielipp has shown swing-and-miss stuff. Bettors who prefer a shorter window can keep an eye on the opening frames rather than committing to the full-game number.
To recap the card: the lean is on the St. Louis Cardinals moneyline (-107), backed by the over 9.0 (+100). Both rest on the same read, namely that the visiting Cardinals are the steadier club and the run environment favors offense. For more of our daily coverage, see our latest MLB best bets and our recent Cardinals coverage.
MLB Cardinals vs. Twins Prediction FAQ
What time does the Cardinals vs. Twins game start?
First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM ET on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis.
What channel is the Cardinals vs. Twins game on?
The game airs on the Cardinals and Twins regional networks, with streaming available through MLB.TV.
Who is pitching for the Cardinals on Saturday?
Left-hander Matthew Liberatore is the Cardinals' probable starter, entering with a 3-3 record and a 4.48 ERA. The Twins counter with rookie left-hander Connor Prielipp (2-4, 5.15 ERA).
Who is favored in the Cardinals vs. Twins game?
It is close to a pick'em. The Twins are listed as slim home favorites on the moneyline at -113, with the Cardinals at -107.