Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Minnesota Twins will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Ace lefthander Mark Buehrle will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game. Buehrle is 11-9 this season with a 4.05 ERA. It'll be Carl Pavano toeing the rubber for the Twins in this contest. Righthander Pavano is 15-7 with a 3.27 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Joe Mauer had four hits with two runs batted in, including a solo home run, as the Twins got past the White Sox 7-6 on Wednesday. The Twins won that contest as -155 favorites, and the 13 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (7) set by sportsbooks. Jeff Manship got the win in relief for the Twins, and Matt Capps secured the victory with his fifth save. Gavin Floyd surrendered 10 hits and seven runs over 5 1-3 innings in the White Sox defeat. Current streak: Team records: Minnesota: 70-50 SU Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Kansas City are 5-5 After playing Minnesota are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 3-7 After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games when playing Minnesota Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Minnesota is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Minnesota is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chi White Sox Next up: Chi White Sox at The OffshoreInsiders.com Network includes Texas Holdem tips, the biggest sports service plays for MLB baseball betting and NBA betting. |