After a rocky start to his season Ervin Santana has rebounded, leading the Minnesota Twins to four straight wins when he takes the mound. Minnesota will put that streak on the line when they continue their series with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
Santana, who was suspended for the first half of the season due to PED usage, has flourished in his past three starts allowing just three earned runs while striking out 17 batters.
The Tigers have struggled against the Twins this season, dropping four of their past five games against their division rivals. Detroit only managed to tally 18 runs through those five games while allowing the Twins to plate 35 runners.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Detroit Tigers listed as underdogs of 145 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Twins to win this game 5.5-2.7. 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
The Minnesota Twins bring a 75-69 record to the battle against the 66-78 Tigers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Detroit injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 13-rated Minnesota Twins and the league No. 29-ranked Detroit Tigers, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Minnesota Twins and its No. 12-rated batting order, averaging 4.33 runs per nine innings, against the No. 13 line up of the Detroit Tigers at 4.33 runs per outing.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Minnesota has the No. 18-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Tigers own the No. 28 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit rolled to a 5-4 win against Minnesota on Tuesday, as A Simon and the Tigers' bats led the team to victory at Target Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit home to Kansas City, Friday, September 18th
Minnesota home to Los Angeles, Thursday, September 17th