MLB Odds with Pick - Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Minnesota Twins arrive at PNC Park on Wednesday.

Jake Odorizzi, with a record of 0-0 on the season, gets the ball for the Minnesota Twins, while the Pittsburgh Pirates trot Ivan Nova to the mound in this one. He is 0-0 so far in 2018.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Pittsburgh Pirates as -109 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.5-1.5 win for the Twins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

4-0 Pittsburgh battles the Twins, currently with a 2-2 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Minnesota injuries news.

The Pittsburgh Pirates sit at No. 14 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Minnesota Twins sit at No. 6 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Pittsburgh Pirates No. 3 ranked offense (6.75 runs per game) against a Minnesota Twins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 2 at 2.5 runs allowed per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been averaging 9.5 hits per game, more than the Minnesota Twins have managed so far this season (8.5 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Pittsburgh has the No. 21-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Twins own the No. 2 mark in runs allowed.