Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Boston Red Sox host Minnesota on Thursday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 53-39 mark against the 35-59 Twins in MLB betting odds action at Fenway Park.

Boston sends Steven Wright out against Tyler Duffey for the Minnesota Twins in this game. Wright is 11-5 with a 2.78 ERA on the season, while Duffey is 5-6 on the year and has a 5.23 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Boston sat as -218 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 10, according to Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.7-2.3 victory for the Red Sox. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Boston (53-39) will face the 35-59 Twins in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Minnesota injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Boston Red Sox rated this week at No. 16 and the Minnesota Twins sitting at No. 3.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Boston Red Sox No. 1 ranked offense (5.61 runs per game) against a Minnesota Twins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 28 at 5.16 runs allowed per game. The Boston Red Sox have been averaging 10.24 hits per game, more than the Minnesota Twins have managed so far this season (8.56 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Boston has the No. 23-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Twins own the No. 28 mark in runs allowed.