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Athletics Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins

The fans at Target Field will be treated to a game between the Athletics Athletics and the Minnesota Twins when they take their seats on Thursday.

The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Jack Perkins in this game. Perkins has a 2-2 record and a 4.28 ERA this season.

It'll be Jose Urena toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Right hander Urena is 0-0 with a 4.06 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Athletics as -104-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 9.5.

In their last action, Minnesota was a 6-3 loser on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Athletics at 120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Athletics was a 6-3 winner on the road against the Twins. Bettors on Athletics at 120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Athletics:
Team record: 57-70 SU
The is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of The's last 5 games

Minnesota:
Team record: 57-67 SU
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next up:
Athletics at Seattle Friday, August 22
Minnesota at Chicago Friday, August 22