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Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins
The fans at Target Field will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins when they take their seats on Monday.
The Astros will trot Justin Verlander out to the mound in this one. Right hander Verlander has a 1-0 record and a 2.31 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Lance Lynn who starts for the Twins. Right hander Lynn is 0-1 with a 11.25 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -162-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Minnesota lost its last outing, a 11-4 result against the Mariners on April 07. Bettors who backed the Mariners at 147 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Houston won its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Padres on April 08. Bettors who backed the Astros at -263 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Houston:
Team record: 8-2 SU
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota:
Team record: 4-3 SU
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Minnesota Tuesday, April 10