Minnesota Sends Phil Hughes vs Kyle Hendricks in Chicago Cubs vs Twins Game

Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Target Field on Friday as the host Minnesota Twins battle the Chicago Cubs in baseball betting odds action.

Kyle Hendricks gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Chicago Cubs on Friday; he's 2-2 on the season. The Minnesota Twins, meanwhile, will counter with Phil Hughes, who will be looking to improve on his 4-6 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Chicago Cubs listed as favorites of -116 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.4-3.7 win for the Cubs on Friday. Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 4.4-3.7 result in favor of the Cubs today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Minnesota Twins sport a record of 36-30 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Cubs sit at 35-29 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Chicago injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 24 (Minnesota Twins) and the No. 8 (Chicago Cubs) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Chicago Cubs rank No. 18 at 8.45 hits per game. That compares with the Minnesota Twins No. 22 ranking in that category.

Defensively, Chicago features the No. 23-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.45 runs per game. Minnesota, meanwhile, comes in at No. 9 at home, scoring 4.59 runs per game.