MLB Betting Line Favors the Minnesota Twins over the Miami Marlins

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

The match puts starter Tom Koehler for the Miami Marlins on the hill facing Ervin Santana for the Minnesota Twins. Koehler brings a 3-6 mark to the game, while Santana is 1-5 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Miami Marlins listed as underdogs of 105 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Twins to win this game 5.4-4.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Miami Marlins vs Minnesota Twins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Minnesota (18-40) will face the 30-29 Marlins in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Miami injuries news.

The Minnesota Twins vs Miami Marlins odds would favor the Marlins if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Minnesota is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Miami is at No. 20.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Minnesota Twins and its No. 26-rated batting order, averaging 3.83 runs per nine innings, against the No. 25 line up of the Miami Marlins at 3.86 runs per outing.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Minnesota has the No. 29-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Marlins own the No. 14 mark in runs allowed.