The Minnesota Twins battle the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in MLB betting odds action at Target Field.
It's a pitching duel between Ervin Santana for the Minnesota Twins (12-7 on the year) and Brent Suter for Milwaukee Brewers (2-2 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Minnesota was a -128 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 9.5.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Brewers to win this game 3.0-2.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
53-56 Minnesota battles the Brewers, currently with a 59-54 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Milwaukee injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 18-ranked Minnesota Twins and the No. 25-rated Milwaukee Brewers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Minnesota Twins No. 19-ranked scoring average of 4.5 runs per game, against a Milwaukee Brewers offense rated No. 16 and scoring 4.62 runs per game. The Twins have averaged 8.49 hits per game to date this season, more than the Brewers hitters have managed (8.45 per nine innings).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Minnesota has the No. 26-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Brewers own the No. 7 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Milwaukee suffered a 2-1 loss against Tampa Bay on Sunday, as J Nelson wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Tropicana Field.
The Twins grabbed a win last time out, defeating N Martinez and the Rangers 6-5 on Sunday at Target Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Milwaukee at Minnesota, Tuesday, August 8th