Seattle Mariners take on the Minnesota Twins with Odds and Betting Pick

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Seattle Mariners dueling the Minnesota Twins on Saturday at Target Field.

Mike Leake gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Seattle Mariners on Saturday; he's 1-0 on the season. The Minnesota Twins, meanwhile, will counter with Jose Berrios, who will be looking to improve on his 1-0 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Minnesota sat as -135 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 8.5, according to Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.0-3.6 win for the Mariners. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

4-2 Minnesota battles the Mariners, currently with a 3-3 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Seattle injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 6 (Minnesota Twins) and the No. 17 (Seattle Mariners) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Minnesota Twins No. 11-ranked scoring average of 5 runs per game, against a Seattle Mariners offense rated No. 19 and scoring 3.5 runs per game. The Twins have averaged 8.5 hits per game to date this season, less than the Mariners hitters have managed (9 per nine innings).

Seattle brings the No. 19-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Twins's No. 3-ranked defense.