The Minnesota Twins host Toronto on Thursday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 76-69 mark against the 68-78 Blue Jays in MLB betting odds action at Target Field.
Toronto puts its faith in starter Brett Anderson to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 3-3. Getting the ball for the Minnesota Twins is Jose Berrios, who owns a 12-7 record on the season with a 3.94 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the Minnesota Twins in this matchup found them as -163 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 9.5 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Twins to win this game 4.3-1.0. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Twins sport a record of 76-69 heading into this matchup, while the Toronto Blue Jays sit at 68-78 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Toronto injuries news.
The Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays odds would favor the Twins if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Minnesota is rated No. 3 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Toronto is at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota Twins No. 8-rated offense, averaging 4.99 runs per game, against a Toronto Blue Jays defense that ranks No. 16 at 4.86 in runs allowed per game. The Minnesota Twins have averaged 8.88 hits per game so far, more than Toronto Blue Jays batters have averaged on the year (8.25 hits per game).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Minnesota has the No. 19-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Blue Jays own the No. 16 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 2-1 to Baltimore on Wednesday at Rogers Centre.
The Twins beat San Diego in extra innings, earning a 3-1 victory at Target Field in MLB wagering action.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Minnesota, Friday, September 15th