Minnesota Twins visit Cleveland Indians in MLB Betting Odds Clash

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Minnesota Twins dueling the Cleveland Indians on Thursday at Progressive Field.

The match puts starter Ervin Santana for the Minnesota Twins on the hill facing Carlos Carrasco for the Cleveland Indians. Santana brings a 16-8 mark to the game, while Carrasco is 17-6 to date on the season.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 6.6-3.0 win for the Indians on Thursday. 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 99-59 record to the battle against the 83-75 Twins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Minnesota injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Cleveland Indians rated this week at No. 2 and the Minnesota Twins sitting at No. 6.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Cleveland Indians No. 6 ranked offense (5.06 runs per game) against a Minnesota Twins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 20 at 4.91 runs allowed per game. The Cleveland Indians have been averaging 8.99 hits per game, more than the Minnesota Twins have managed so far this season (8.92 hits on average).

Cleveland owns the No. 1 defense, allowing 5.06 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Minnesota's No. 20-rated defense.