Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers Highlights MLB Odds Menu

The visiting Texas Rangers hope for a solid performance on Friday as they look to pick up a win at Target Field against the Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota hands the ball to starter Ervin Santana in this one and he'll try to improve on his 2-7 mark on the year. Texas counters with Martin Perez, who will try to quiet the fans and the Twins bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Minnesota Twins as 108 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.4-4.0 win for the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Minnesota (25-53) will face the 51-29 Rangers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Texas injuries news.

The Minnesota Twins sit at No. 25 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Texas Rangers sit at No. 8 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Minnesota owns the No. 20 ranking for hits at 8.41 per game. By contrast, the Texas Rangers are rated No. 10 in the same category at 9.04 per game.

Defensively, Texas features the No. 6-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.9 runs per game. Minnesota, meanwhile, comes in at No. 20 at home, scoring 4.15 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Texas batters were mowed down by M Pineda in their last start, falling 2-1 against New York while striking out 12 times on Thursday at Yankee Stadium.

Minnesota didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 6-5 to Chicago on Thursday at U.S. Cellular Field.

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