The Minnesota Twins will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Indians in Cleveland at Progressive Field on Saturday in MLB baseball betting odds action.
The match puts starter Ervin Santana for the Minnesota Twins on the hill facing Trevor Bauer for the Cleveland Indians. Santana brings a 2-2 mark to the game, while Bauer is 8-8 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Minnesota Twins were listed as 135 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 7.5 before betting started earlier on Saturday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Indians to win this game 3.7-3.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Cleveland (49-59) will face the 55-54 Twins in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Minnesota injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 25-ranked Cleveland Indians and the No. 28-rated Minnesota Twins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cleveland Indians No. 23 ranked offense (3.86 runs per game) against a Minnesota Twins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 21 at 4.36 runs allowed per game. The Cleveland Indians have been averaging 8.36 hits per game, more than the Minnesota Twins have managed so far this season (8.3 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Minnesota owns the No. 25-rated road mark, allowing 4.66 runs per game on the highway. Cleveland, on the other hand, rates No. 21 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota rolled to a 10-9 win against Cleveland on Friday, as M Pelfrey and the Twins' bats led the team to victory at Progressive Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Cleveland, Sunday, August 9th