Texas Rangers Starter Andrew Cashner Out to Silence Minnesota Twins Bats in MLB Contest

The Texas Rangers will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Minnesota Twins pay a visit to Globe Life Park.

The Texas Rangers will turn to Andrew Cashner and his 0-1 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Minnesota Twins send Ervin Santana (3-0) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Texas Rangers as -132 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.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.9-2.8 result in favor of the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Texas Rangers sport a record of 9-11 heading into this matchup, while the Minnesota Twins sit at 9-10 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Minnesota injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Texas Rangers rated this week at No. 16 and the Minnesota Twins sitting at No. 3.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Texas Rangers No. 14-rated offense, averaging 4.4 runs per game, against a Minnesota Twins defense that ranks No. 8 at 3.84 in runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have averaged 7 hits per game so far, less than Minnesota Twins batters have averaged on the year (7.53 hits per game).

Defensively, Minnesota features the No. 2-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.14 runs per game. Texas, meanwhile, comes in at No. 14 at home, scoring 4.45 runs per game.