The Minnesota Twins host Tampa Bay on Friday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 16-37 mark against the 22-30 Rays in MLB betting odds action at Target Field.
Ricky Nolasco will take the mound for the Minnesota Twins, and he'll carry a 2-3 record into the contest. Jake Odorizzi gets the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays; he's 2-3 so far this season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Minnesota Twins were listed as 112 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.7-4.3 win for the Twins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Minnesota (16-37) will face the 22-30 Rays in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
This game puts the Minnesota Twins, most recently No. 23 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Tampa Bay Rays, who rate a No. 14 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Minnesota Twins No. 27 ranked offense (3.74 runs per game) against a Tampa Bay Rays defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 14 at 4.29 runs allowed per game. The Minnesota Twins have been averaging 8.26 hits per game, more than the Tampa Bay Rays have managed so far this season (8.08 hits on average).
Defensively, Tampa Bay features the No. 24-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.69 runs per game. Minnesota, meanwhile, comes in at No. 22 at home, scoring 3.67 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tampa Bay looks to rebound from a loss to the Twins, who beat them 6-4 on Thursday behind a start from P Hughes at Target Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Minnesota, Saturday, June 4th