Sunday, August 03, 2008

Indians-Twins Vegas Betting Odds

The Cleveland Indians and the Minnesota Twins will meet on the field at The Metrodome on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.
The Indians will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Ginter in this game. Ginter has a 1-2 record and a 4.20 ERA this season.
The Twins will counter Ginter with Francisco Liriano. Lefthander Liriano has a 11.32 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Indians defeated the Twins 5-1 and evened the three-game series at on Saturday, as +155 underdogs. The six runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9).
David Dellucci went 3-for-4 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Indians. Paul Byrd tossed seven innings for the win, allowing one run off six hits.
Justin Morneau drove in the lone run for the Twins, who were -170 favorites. Kevin Slowey gave up all five runs over six innings to fall to 7-8 overall.
Team records:
Cleveland: 48-61 SU
Minnesota: 61-49 SU
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 9-1
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Seattle are 4-6
After playing Cleveland are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Cleveland is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Minnesota is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Cleveland at Tampa Bay, Monday, August 4
Minnesota at Seattle, Monday, August 4

 

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