MLB Odds: Twins vs Phillies

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: A winning streak will be on the line for the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday when they battle the Minnesota Twins at Citizens Bank Park. The Twins will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Nick Blackburn in this game. Blackburn has a 6-3 record and a 4.96 ERA this season. The Phillies will counter Blackburn with Joe Blanton. Righthander Blanton has a 7.28 ERA to go along with a 1-5 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Twins were defeated 5-1 by the Rockies last time out, as +105 underdogs. That game's six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (7) set by sportsbooks. Francisco Liriano was taggedw the loss, allowing five hits and three runs over his seven innings. Shane Victorino drove in two runs to lead the Phillies over the Yankees 7-1 on Thursday, as +200 underdogs. That game's eight runs went UNDER the posted over/under (10) set by sportsbooks. Kyle Kendrick got the win for the Phillies, allowing just one run off four hits in seven innings. Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games. Team records: Minnesota: 38-28 SU Philadelphia: 34-30 SU Minnesota most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 3-3 After playing Colorado are 5-3 After a loss are 5-5 Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 3-3 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Philadelphia's last 20 games at home Philadelphia is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games Next up: Philadelphia home to Minnesota, Saturday, June 19 The founder of forensic sports handicapping, Stevie Vincent has been a professional gambler since 2002. His plays are now public and a must for totals bettors as mastering over/under is his specialty.