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Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros
The Minnesota Twins and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Minute Maid Park.
Right hander Michael Pineda will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Pineda is 4-6 this season with a 3.89 ERA.
It'll be Luis Garcia toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Right hander Garcia is 7-6 with a 3.40 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -263-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 5-4 loser as they battled the Twins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at 180 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 5-4 winner as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at 180 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Minnesota:
Team record: 47-63 SU
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 65-45 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Next up:
Minnesota at Houston Sunday, August 8