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Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins
The fans at Target Field will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Right hander Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Cole is 1-4 this season with a 4.71 ERA.
The Twins will counter Cole with Michael Pineda. Right hander Pineda has a 5.62 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -148-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 1-0 winner as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at 158 were rewarded, while the 1 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 1-0 loser as they battled the Twins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at 158 were rewarded, while the 1 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 17-12 SU
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Minnesota:
Team record: 17-9 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Next up:
Houston at Minnesota Wednesday, May 1