Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Boston and Minnesota on Saturday, with the host Red Sox trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

Ricky Nolasco gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Minnesota Twins on Saturday; he's 4-8 on the season. The Boston Red Sox, meanwhile, will counter with David Price, who will be looking to improve on his 9-7 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Boston Red Sox in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -265 at Sportsbook for Saturday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.0-2.5 win for the Red Sox on Saturday. 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

The Boston Red Sox bring a 54-40 record to the battle against the 36-60 Twins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Minnesota injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 11-rated Boston Red Sox and the league No. 5-ranked Minnesota Twins, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Boston Red Sox No. 1 ranked offense (5.64 runs per game) against a Minnesota Twins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 28 at 5.2 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 (8.54 hits on average).

Comparing defensive stats, Minnesota owns the No. 28-rated road mark, allowing 5 runs per game on the highway. Boston, on the other hand, rates No. 2 in scoring at home.