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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Minnesota Twins
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Target Field in an interleague contest.
The Diamondbacks will trot Ryne Nelson out to the mound in this one. Right hander Nelson has a 7-3 record and a 3.48 ERA this season.
It'll be Joe Ryan toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Right hander Ryan is 13-8 with a 3.08 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Diamondbacks as -1900-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 8.
Minnesota won its last outing, a 9-8 result against the Diamondbacks on September 12. Bettors who backed the Twins at -145 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (17) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Arizona was a 9-8 loser in its last match on the road against the Twins. They lost as +125 underdogs, while the total score of 17 made winners of OVER bettors.
Arizona:
Team record: 73-75 SU
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota:
Team record: 64-82 SU
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
Arizona at Minnesota Sunday, September 14