MLB Betting Line Favors the New York Yankees over the Minnesota Twins

The visiting Minnesota Twins hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to pick up a win at Yankee Stadium against the New York Yankees.

The New York Yankees will rely on Michael Pineda to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Ervin Santana will be his counterpart for the Minnesota Twins. Michael Pineda is 3-7 this season, and Ervin Santana is 2-7.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the New York Yankees as -193 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Yankees to win this game 6.0-4.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The New York Yankees bring a 36-36 record to the battle against the 23-50 Twins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Minnesota injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 16-ranked New York Yankees and the No. 26-rated Minnesota Twins in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits New York Yankees No. 20-rated offense, averaging 4.18 runs per game, against a Minnesota Twins defense that ranks No. 29 at 5.63 in runs allowed per game. The New York Yankees have averaged 8.26 hits per game so far, less than Minnesota Twins batters have averaged on the year (8.48 hits per game).

Minnesota brings the No. 29-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Yankees's No. 16-ranked defense.