The Minnesota Twins will look to improve on a 78-73 record when they take on the Cleveland Indians, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Thursday.
Cody Anderson, with a record of 5-3 on the season, gets the ball for the Cleveland Indians, while the Minnesota Twins trot Kyle Gibson to the mound in this one. He is 10-10 so far in 2015.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Minnesota Twins as -126 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.3-4.7 victory for the Indians. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Twins bring a 78-73 record to the battle against the 74-76 Indians. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Cleveland injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Minnesota Twins rated this week at No. 14 and the Cleveland Indians sitting at No. 7.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Minnesota owns the No. 24 ranking for hits at 8.4 per game. By contrast, the Cleveland Indians are rated No. 12 in the same category at 8.69 per game.
Defensively, Cleveland features the No. 2-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.51 runs per game. Minnesota, meanwhile, comes in at No. 7 at home, scoring 4.77 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Indians endured a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Twins on Wednesday, with C Kluber throwing 3.2 innings of 5-hit ball at Target Field.
- Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 13 games on the road
- Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
- Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland at Kansas City, Friday, September 25th
Minnesota at Detroit, Friday, September 25th
