Angels-Twins Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome. The Angels will give the ball to starter Darren Oliver in this one. Lefthander Oliver is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. Starting this game for the Twins will be Kevin Slowey. The righthander has a 7.94 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jason Kubel belted a grand slam homer in a seven-run eighth inning on Friday, as the Twins rallied for an 11-9 victory over the Angels. The Twins won that game as -115 favorites, and the 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9). Matt Guerrier posted the victory in relief, and Joe Nathan notched his second save of the season. Howie Kendrick went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in leading the Angels, who were +105 underdogs. Jason Bulger gave up two runs in relief and was handed the loss. Team records: Los Angeles: 4-6 SU Minnesota: 5-7 SU Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 2-8 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Minnesota LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Minnesota is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Minnesota is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Next up: Minnesota home to LA Angels, Sunday, April 19