Twins-Tigers Odds Preview

The division rival Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Comerica Park. Nick Blackburn will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Righthander Blackburn is 2-1 this season with a 4.02 ERA. Blackburn's opponent in this one will be Rick Porcello. The Tigers righthander has a 6.23 ERA to go along with a 1-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Michael Cuddyer went 2-for-3 with three runs batted in to lead the Twins over the Tigers 7-2 on Monday night. Minnesota cashed as +110 road underdogs as the game pushed the 9-run total listed by sportsbooks. Alex Casilla knocked in two runs for the Twins, while Francisco Liriano allowed two runs over 7 1-3 innings to get the win for Minnesota. Miguel Cabrera went deep for Detroit, as losing pitcher Edwin Jackson was tagged for five runs over six innings for the Tigers. Team records: Minnesota: 13-13 SU Detroit: 13-12 SU Minnesota most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Baltimore are 8-2 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 5-5 Detroit most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Chi White Sox are 1-9 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games Minnesota is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Minnesota Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home Next up: Minnesota at Baltimore, Wednesday, May 6 Detroit at Chi White Sox, Wednesday, May 6