Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins Betting Odds Analysis, Lines and Pick

The visiting Minnesota Twins hope for a solid performance on Sunday as they look to pick up a win at Kauffman Stadium against the Kansas City Royals.

The Kansas City Royals will rely on Edinson Volquez to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Ricky Nolasco will be his counterpart for the Minnesota Twins. Edinson Volquez is 1-0 this season, and Ricky Nolasco is 0-0.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the Kansas City Royals in this matchup found them as -156 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 8 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.2-2.4 win for the Royals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

3-1 Kansas City battles the Twins, currently with a 0-5 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Minnesota injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 15 (Kansas City Royals) and the No. 20 (Minnesota Twins) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Minnesota Twins rank No. 26 at 6.8 hits per game. That compares with the Kansas City Royals No. 18 ranking in that category.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Kansas City has the No. 3-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Twins own the No. 15 mark in runs allowed.