The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Detroit and Minnesota on Tuesday, with the host Tigers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
The Detroit Tigers will rely on Alfredo Simon to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Kyle Gibson will be his counterpart for the Minnesota Twins. Alfredo Simon is 4-1 this season, and Kyle Gibson is 3-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Detroit Tigers as -150 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Twins to win this game 5.4-4.1. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Tigers sport a record of 19-13 heading into this matchup, while the Minnesota Twins sit at 18-14 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Minnesota injuries news.
The Detroit Tigers sit at No. 25 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Minnesota Twins sit at No. 3 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Detroit has baseball's No. 16-rated offensive output, at 9.16 hits per game. The Minnesota Twins average 8.91 hits per game, good for No. 10 on the list.
Minnesota brings the No. 15-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Tigers's No. 13-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota looks to awaken their bats in this one, after they were struck out 11 times by Danny Salazar in their last outing, a 8-2 setback against Cleveland at Progressive Field.
Detroit lost a tight one on Sunday, seeing the game get away from them in extra innings and falling by a 2-1 score against Kansas City at Comerica Park.
- Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
- Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
- Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
- Detroit is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
- Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Detroit, Wednesday, May 13th
