The Cleveland Indians own a healthy lead over the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central, but the Twinkies will attempt to cut into the deficit when the rivals square off on the diamond today. Sportsbooks opened the Twins as +156 home underdogs with a total of 9.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Indians’ last five games against the Twins.
- The total has gone OVER in the Twins’ last five games against their division.
- The Twins are 5-1 SU in their last six games against right-handed starting pitchers.
Danny Salazar and Bartolo Colon are expected to get the start for the Tribe and Twins, respectively. Salazar (4-5, 4.15 ERA) has allowed only four runs combined in his last four starts but sports a 1-0 record for his troubles. The hurler gave up one run in six innings in a triumph at Minnesota on April 17.
Colon (4-9, 6.77) suffered the loss in his season debut with the Twins on July 18 but is unbeaten in four outings since then. The 44-year-old pitched seven scoreless innings of five-hit ball at Milwaukee in his last time out.
Cleveland hasn’t had any issues producing in the Twin Cities of late. In the Indians’ last eight trips to Target Field, they’re a perfect 8-0 SU and ATS.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The moneyline was hovering in the range of 157 for the Minnesota Twins in this one over at Sportsbook. The OVER/UNDER number was sitting near 9.5 at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Twins to win this game 5.2-3.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cleveland Indians vs Minnesota Twins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
59-57 Minnesota battles the Indians, currently with a 64-52 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Cleveland injuries news.
The Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Indians odds would favor the Indians if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Minnesota is rated No. 7 in the current OddsShark poll, while Cleveland is at No. 2.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Minnesota owns the No. 16 ranking for hits at 8.68 per game. By contrast, the Cleveland Indians are rated No. 15 in the same category at 8.72 per game.
Defensively, Cleveland features the No. 4-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.02 runs per game. Minnesota, meanwhile, comes in at No. 15 at home, scoring 4.72 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Trevor Bauer blew away 11 Boston batters in the Indians' last start, leading them to a 7-3 win over Boston on Monday at Fenway Park.
The Twins grabbed a win last time out, defeating Matt Boyd and the Tigers 6-4 on Sunday at Comerica Park.
- Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games
- Cleveland is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
- Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
- Minnesota is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland at Minnesota, Wednesday, August 16
