MLB Betting: Braves vs Twins

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Target Field in an interleague contest. The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Derek Lowe in this game. Lowe has a 8-5 record and a 5.04 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Twins will be Nick Blackburn. The righthander has a 5.21 ERA to go along with a 6-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Francisco Liriano whiffed 11 batters over eight innings on Friday, and the Twins snuck by the Braves 2-1. The Twins won that game as -152 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (7.5) set by sportsbooks. Jon Rauch struck out the side in the ninth inning to seal his 16th save of the season. Tim Hudson went the distance for the Braves, allowing seven hits and two runs. Team records: Atlanta: 35-27 SU Minnesota: 36-25 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 4-3 After playing Minnesota are 4-2 After a loss are 8-2 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 4-3 After playing Atlanta are 2-4 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Next up: Minnesota home to Atlanta, Sunday, June 13 Because the MasterLockLine monitors each and every one of the nation's top sports service, handicappers, tip sheets and syndicates, you will get every Game of the Year play worth betting. Every last one in the industry is yours. That's why you get more legitimate service betting service Games of the Year on the MasterLockLine than anyone else.