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Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Minnesota Twins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

The Twins will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Jake Odorizzi in this game. Odorizzi has a 10-3 record and a 2.73 ERA this season.

The Athletics will counter Odorizzi with Daniel Mengden. Right hander Mengden has a 4.04 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 9.5.

Oakland won its last outing, a 12-3 result against the Angels on June 30. Bettors who backed the Athletics at 130 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Minnesota lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the White Sox on June 30. Bettors who backed the White Sox at -108 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Minnesota:
Team record: 53-30 SU
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Oakland
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland

Oakland:
Team record: 46-39 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Oakland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Oakland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Oakland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Minnesota at Oakland Wednesday, July 3