Royals-Twins Odds Preview

The division rival Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome. The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brian Bannister in this game. Bannister has a 2-0 record and a 0.69 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Twins will be Glen Perkins. The righthander has a 2.48 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Twins scored four runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat the Royals 7-5 on Friday, as -180 favorites. That game's 12 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs for the Twins. Kevin Slowey threw five innings to pick up the win, allowing eight hits and five runs. Jose Guillen went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Royals, who were +160 underdogs. Sidney Ponson gave up nine hits and seven runs over 4 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Minnesota has won 3 straight games. Team records: Kansas City: 12-11 SU Minnesota: 12-11 SU Kansas City most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Kansas City are 7-3 After playing Kansas City are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Kansas City is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road Kansas City is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City Next up: Minnesota home to Kansas City, Sunday, May 3