Astros-Twins Odds Preview

The Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at The Metrodome. The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Wandy Rodriguez in this game. Rodriguez has a 5-6 record and a 3.33 ERA this season. Rodriguez's opponent in this one will be Glen Perkins. The Twins righthander has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Astros scored four runs in the seventh inning as they defeated the Twins 6-5 on Saturday, as +190 underdogs. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Michael Bourn led the Astros with a two-run homer, and Ivan Rodriguez collected a pair of RBIs. Brian Moehler tossed six innings for the win, and Jose Valverde collected his fourth save. Jason Kubel smacked a two-run homer for the Twins, who were -210 favorites. Sean Henn gave up two runs in relief and was tagged with the loss. Team records: Houston: 31-35 SU Minnesota: 35-35 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Kansas City are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a win are 4-6 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Milwaukee are 7-3 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota Minnesota is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston Next up: Houston home to Kansas City, Tuesday, June 23 Minnesota at Milwaukee, Tuesday, June 23