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Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers
A winning streak will be on the line for the Minnesota Twins on Sunday when they battle the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
Martin Perez will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Left hander Perez is 8-5 this season with a 4.57 ERA.
Perez's opponent in this one will be Lance Lynn. The Rangers right hander has a 3.54 ERA to go along with a 14-8 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 11.
In their last action, Texas was a 12-7 loser on the road against the Twins. Bettors on Minnesota at -160 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (19) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Minnesota was a 12-7 winner in its last match on the road against the Rangers. They won as -160 favorites, while the total score of 19 made winners of OVER bettors.
Minnesota:
Team record: 75-48 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Texas:
Team record: 60-63 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to Chicago Monday, August 19
Texas home to Los Angeles Monday, August 19