Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Twins in Minnesota at Target Field on Sunday in MLB baseball betting odds action.

It's a pitching duel between Tyler Duffey for the Minnesota Twins (2-4 on the year) and Drew Smyly for Tampa Bay Rays (2-7 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Tampa Bay Rays listed as favorites of -115 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Twins to win this game 6.4-3.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Minnesota Twins bring a 16-39 record to the battle against the 22-30 Rays. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 23 (Minnesota Twins) and the No. 14 (Tampa Bay Rays) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Minnesota has baseball's No. 28-rated offensive output, at 8.31 hits per game. The Tampa Bay Rays average 8.11 hits per game, good for No. 20 on the list.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Minnesota has the No. 28-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rays own the No. 13 mark in runs allowed.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Tampa Bay got the job done in their last match in a 7-4 victory over Minnesota on Saturday at Target Field behind starter M Andriese.

Betting Trends
  • Tampa Bay is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
  • Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road
  • Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 12 games
  • Minnesota is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games at home
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Tampa Bay at Arizona, Monday, June 6th
Minnesota home to Miami, Tuesday, June 7th

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