The Texas Rangers will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Minnesota Twins pay a visit to Globe Life Park.
Mike Pelfrey, with a record of 5-2 on the season, gets the ball for the Minnesota Twins, while the Texas Rangers trot Colby Lewis to the mound in this one. He is 5-3 so far in 2015.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Texas Rangers as -120 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 9 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.3-3.8 win for the Rangers on Saturday. 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 32-29 heading into this matchup, while the Minnesota Twins sit at 33-27 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Minnesota injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 4-ranked Texas Rangers and the No. 13-rated Minnesota Twins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Texas Rangers No. 4 ranked offense (4.51 runs per game) against a Minnesota Twins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 14 at 4.12 runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have been averaging 8.49 hits per game, more than the Minnesota Twins have managed so far this season (8.28 hits on average).
Minnesota brings the No. 14-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rangers's No. 19-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Twins endured a 6-2 loss at the hands of the Rangers on Friday, with Tommy Milone throwing 7 innings of 3-hit ball at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Texas, Sunday, June 14th