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Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros
The Minnesota Twins and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.
The Twins will give the ball to starter Griffin Jax in this one. Right hander Jax is 1-1 this season with a 6.41 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Framber Valdez who starts for the Astros. Left hander Valdez is 7-2 with a 3.01 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -260-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Houston was a 7-5 loser on the road against the Dodgers. Bettors on Los Angeles at -230 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Minnesota was a 6-5 loser on the road against the Reds. Bettors on Cincinnati at -230 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Minnesota:
Team record: 45-63 SU
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston:
Team record: 65-43 SU
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Next up:
Minnesota at Houston Friday, August 6