The visiting Minnesota Twins hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to pick up a win at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Drew Smyly gets the call for the Tampa Bay Rays and he will try to build on a 1-2 mark. In the other dugout, Tommy Milone brings a 6-3 ledger to the game for the Minnesota Twins as he tries to quiet the Rays bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Minnesota Twins were 145 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 7.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.7-4 victory for the Rays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
62-64 Tampa Bay battles the Twins, currently with a 65-61 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Minnesota injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Tampa Bay Rays rated this week at No. 12 and the Minnesota Twins sitting at No. 22.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Tampa Bay owns the No. 25 ranking for hits at 8.3 per game. By contrast, the Minnesota Twins are rated No. 21 in the same category at 8.41 per game.
Comparing defensive stats, Minnesota owns the No. 28-rated road mark, allowing 4.88 runs per game on the highway. Tampa Bay, on the other hand, rates No. 29 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Twins struck out early and often against C Archer in their last game, but still managed to come out ahead on the scoreboard, striking out 12 times in a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay on Wednesday at Tropicana Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Houston, Friday, August 28th
Tampa Bay home to Kansas City, Friday, August 28th