It’s a weird time in St. Louis. Opening Day is usually a holiday in this baseball-lovin’ town, but news of the Cardinals’ “transition season” — combined with two years of missing the postseason — has dampened the spirits in Baseball Heaven.

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Twins at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Minnesota Twins are aiming for the top position of the American League Central after slipping to fourth spot during the last season, while the Cardinals are going through a major transition in form to come up with a younger roster,