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CIN vs
MIN

Cincinnati Reds vs Minnesota Twins

April 17, 2026 ยท 8:10 PM ET ยท Target Field
CIN 75-87  ยท  MIN 77-85

๐Ÿ Final: CIN 2, MIN 1 This preview reflects the pregame matchup. View Full Recap โ†’

๐Ÿ† SportsFBI Verdict

Projected Winner ๐Ÿ† Cincinnati Reds
Confidence 72%
Projected Score CIN 3 ยท MIN 1
Blowout Probability 14%

Model-based estimate from BlowoutAlert's MLB matchup engine โ€” not a guarantee.

๐Ÿ“Š Engine Edges

MIN Home field โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
MIN Rest advantage โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
MIN Key injuries CIN (Chase Burns) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
MIN SP quality edge (FIP 2.98 vs 6.47) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
CIN MIN SP fatigued โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
MIN K edge vs CIN lineup (9.9 K/9) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
MIN Recent run diff (+2.3 R/G L10) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
CIN SP road mastery (ERA 3.69 R vs 8.83 H) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
MIN Bullpen edge (quality/availability) โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…

โšพ Starting Pitchers

CIN โ€” Away LHP
Brandon Williamson
Brandon Williamson
ERA5.30
WHIP1.46
FIP5.69
K/96.2
K/BB1.0
Road ERA: 3.69
vs
MIN โ€” Home RHP
Joe Ryan
Joe Ryan
ERA3.79
WHIP1.16
FIP3.43
K/99.9
K/BB8.0
Home ERA: 3.72

๐Ÿงข Starting Lineup

CIN โ€” Away
  1. 1 TJ Friedl CF
  2. 2 Matt McLain 2B
  3. 3 Elly De La Cruz SS
  4. 4 Sal Stewart 1B
  5. 5 Eugenio Suarez 3B
  6. 6 Nathaniel Lowe DH
  7. 7 Spencer Steer LF
  8. 8 Will Benson RF
  9. 9 Tyler Stephenson C
MIN โ€” Home
  1. 1 Byron Buxton CF
  2. 2 Austin Martin LF
  3. 3 Luke Keaschall 2B
  4. 4 Ryan Jeffers DH
  5. 5 Josh Bell 1B
  6. 6 Victor Caratini C
  7. 7 Matt Wallner RF
  8. 8 Brooks Lee SS
  9. 9 Ryan Kreidler 3B

๐Ÿ“ธ Team Snapshot

CIN Away MIN Home
Team OPS 0.711 0.710
Bullpen FIP 5.25 4.18
Run Diff / 10G -1.2 +1.1
Days Rest 0 3
Streak -1 1

๐Ÿ“ˆ Betting Lines

Spread
CIN -1.5 (+730)
MIN +1.5 (-1680)
Total (O/U)
Over 3.5 (+910)
Under 3.5 (-2800)
Moneyline
CIN -7300
MIN +1180

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