A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Minnesota Twins dueling the Cleveland Indians on Sunday at Progressive Field.
Trevor Bauer gets the call for the Cleveland Indians and he will try to build on a 3-0 mark. In the other dugout, Tyler Duffey brings a 0-2 ledger to the game for the Minnesota Twins as he tries to quiet the Indians bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Cleveland was a -141 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.9-3.6 win for the Indians. 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
The Cleveland Indians bring a 17-16 record to the battle against the 9-26 Twins. 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. 8-ranked Cleveland Indians and the No. 27-rated Minnesota Twins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Cleveland Indians No. 14-ranked scoring average of 4.3 runs per game, against a Minnesota Twins offense rated No. 28 and scoring 3.51 runs per game. The Indians have averaged 8.36 hits per game to date this season, more than the Twins hitters have managed (8.11 per nine innings).
Minnesota brings the No. 28-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Indians's No. 10-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota rolled to a 6-3 win against Cleveland on Saturday, as E Santana and the Twins' bats led the team to victory at Progressive Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Detroit, Monday, May 16th
Cleveland home to Cincinnati, Monday, May 16th