Detroit Tigers Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Minnesota Twins

Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Target Field on Sunday as the host Minnesota Twins battle the Detroit Tigers in baseball betting odds action.

Minnesota hands the ball to starter Bartolo Colon in this one and he'll try to improve on his 6-14 mark on the year. Detroit counters with Anibal Sanchez, who will try to quiet the fans and the Twins bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Minnesota Twins as -162 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 9.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.7-4.4 victory for the Tigers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

84-77 Minnesota battles the Tigers, currently with a 64-97 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Detroit injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 7-ranked Minnesota Twins and the No. 30-rated Detroit Tigers in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Minnesota Twins No. 7-ranked scoring average of 5.03 runs per game, against a Detroit Tigers offense rated No. 18 and scoring 4.56 runs per game. The Twins have averaged 8.9 hits per game to date this season, more than the Tigers hitters have managed (8.87 per nine innings).

Detroit brings the No. 30-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Twins's No. 20-ranked defense.