Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Minnesota Twins will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Texas Rangers at Target Field. The Rangers will give the ball to starter Derek Holland in this one. Lefthander Holland is 2-0 this season with a 2.60 ERA. The Twins will counter Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Orlando Hudson drove in three runs and the Twins scored six times in the seventh inning Saturday, as they cruised to an 8-3 victory over the Rangers. The Twins won the game as -120 favorites, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks. Carl Pavano evened his record at 5-5 with the win, allowing two earned runs off seven hits in seven innings of work for the Twins. C.J. Wilson gave up five earned runs off four hits in six innings in the Rangers loss. Current streak: Team records: Minnesota: 29-20 SU Texas most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After playing Minnesota are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Seattle are 6-4 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Texas Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas Next up: Rest assured for those bettors who only purchase Stevie Vincent when he has Level 5 plays, you are doing yourself a gross disservice. Flat out his Level 2, 3 and 4 plays always have and always will win at a much higher rate than Game of the Month or Game of the Year plays elsewhere. He is part of OffshoreInsiders.com |