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Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins
The division rival Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Target Field.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Ryan Bergert in this game. Bergert has a 1-1 record and a 2.83 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Jose Urena who starts for the Twins. Right hander Urena is 0-0 with a 5.24 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Royals as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
In their last action, Minnesota was a 2-0 loser on the road against the Royals. Bettors on Kansas City at -120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Kansas City was a 2-0 winner on the road against the Twins. Bettors on Kansas City at -120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Kansas City:
Team record: 58-59 SU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games on the road
Kansas City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota:
Team record: 54-61 SU
Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to Washington Monday, August 11
Minnesota at New York Monday, August 11