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Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals
The Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
The Twins will trot Jake Odorizzi out to the mound in this one. Right hander Odorizzi has a 0-0 record and a 5.14 ERA this season.
Odorizzi's opponent in this one will be Danny Duffy. The Royals left hander has a 4.44 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -148-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Kansas City, they were a 5-0 loser as they battled the Reds on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at -225 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 7-1 winner as they battled the Brewers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at -105 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Minnesota:
Team record: 17-9 SU
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 13 games on the road
Kansas City:
Team record: 10-15 SU
Kansas City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Kansas City Saturday, August 22