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Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians
The division rival Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Progressive Field.
Jake Odorizzi will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Right hander Odorizzi is 5-8 this season with a 4.38 ERA.
It'll be Mike Clevinger toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Right hander Clevinger is 9-7 with a 3.30 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Indians as -220-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Cleveland was a 4-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Twins. They lost as -173 favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Minnesota won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Indians on August 29. Bettors who backed the Twins at 163 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Minnesota:
Team record: 62-70 SU
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Cleveland:
Team record: 75-57 SU
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Minnesota at Texas Friday, August 31
Cleveland home to Tampa Bay Friday, August 31