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Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Tropicana Field on Thursday as the host Tampa Bay Rays battle the Minnesota Twins in baseball betting odds action.
Minnesota puts its faith in starter Ricky Nolasco to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 1-2. Getting the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays is Erik Bedard, who owns a 0-0 record on the season with a 6.35 ERA.
Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The visiting Minnesota Twins were 133 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
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Computer Prediction: Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Pick
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.9-4.8 victory 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 Tampa Bay Rays Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Tampa Bay (10-11) will face the 10-10 Twins in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Minnesota injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Tampa Bay Rays rated this week at No. 12 and the Minnesota Twins sitting at No. 10.
How Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Stats Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Tampa Bay Rays and its No. 17-rated batting order, averaging 4.1 runs per nine innings, against the No. 3 lineup of the Minnesota Twins at 5.35 runs per outing.
Tampa Bay owns the No. 10 defense, allowing 4.1 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Minnesota's No. 28-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Twins were a 6-4 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Rays. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Minnesota at +168 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors. Minnesota won a close affair on Wednesday in their last outing, defeating Tampa Bay 6-4 in extra innings at Tropicana Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Detroit, Friday, April 25th
Tampa Bay at Chicago, Friday, April 25th