Nationals-Twins Who Will Cover?

The Minnesota Twins will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Washington Nationals at The Metrodome. Ace Shawn Hill will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Hill is 1-3 this season with a 4.61 ERA. The Twins will counter Hill with Glen Perkins. Righthander Perkins has a 4.57 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Twins scored six runs in the eighth inning of Wednesday's 11-2 thrashing of the Nationals, as -150 favorites. The 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Justin Morneau had three RBIs, and went 2-for-4 at the plate for the Twins. Kevin Slowey allowed one run off seven hits over six innings for the win. Felipe Lopez homered and finished 2-for-4 at the plate for the Nationals, who were +140 underdogs in that game. Jason Bergmann surrendered three runs off five hits over six innings in the loss. Current streak: Washington has lost 2 straight games. Minnesota has won 2 straight games. Team records: Washington: 29-44 SU Minnesota: 36-36 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 4-2 After playing Minnesota are 2-5 After a loss are 3-7 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Arizona are 7-2 After playing Washington are 5-2 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Washington is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up: Washington home to Texas, Friday, June 20 Minnesota home to Arizona, Friday, June 20