Twins-Yankees Odds Preview

The Minnesota Twins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Kevin Slowey will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. Righthander Slowey is 5-1 this season with a 4.91 ERA. Starting this game for the Yankees will be AJ Burnett. The righthander has a 5.36 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Alex Rodriguez continues to make a splash since returning from injury. He launched a two-run shot to give the New York Yankees a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in the 11th inning at Yankee Stadium Saturday. Rodriguez's home run made was his only hit of the day and his second of the season. Designated hitter Mark Teixeira was 4-for-4 at the plate with a home run and four RBI. Starter Joba Chamberlain went six innings, allowing two runs on three hits. Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau both had home runs for the Twins. The two sluggers combined for 3-of-7 hitting with three walks and two RBI. Starter Nick Blackburn pitched just over seven innings, giving up four runs on six hits. New York won as a -185 home favorite while the final score pushed the 10-run total. Current streak: Minnesota has lost 2 straight games. New York has won 4 straight games. Team records: Minnesota: 18-19 SU New York: 19-17 SU Minnesota most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees Minnesota is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees Minnesota is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota NY Yankees are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Minnesota NY Yankees are 16-8 SU in their last 24 games at home Next up: NY Yankees home to Minnesota, Monday, May 18