Rangers vs Twins Baseball Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Target Field. The Rangers will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander C.J. Wilson in this game. Wilson has a 14-5 record and a 2.88 ERA this season. Meanwhile, it'll be Nick Blackburn who starts for the Twins. Righthander Blackburn is 8-8 with a 5.89 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jim Thome launched two homers and drove in four runs to power the Twins to a 12-4 win over the Rangers on Saturday. The Twins won that contest as -115 favorites, and the 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (7.5) set by sportsbooks. Matt Tolbert hit two triples, driving in five runs for the Twins. Carl Pavano went eight innings for the win, allowing eight hits and three earned runs. Colby Lewis surrendered nine runs off eight hits in just 3 2-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Texas has lost 2 straight games. Minnesota has won 2 straight games. Team records: Texas: 75-60 SU Minnesota: 79-57 SU Texas most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Minnesota are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Kansas City are 8-2 After playing Texas are 8-2 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Texas Next up: Texas at Toronto, Monday, September 6 Minnesota home to Kansas City, Monday, September 6 Show you support of the free information by clinking on the links and making a purchase in our sports store. Airline and hotel reservations, tickets to all events, listen to NFL games and so much more. Don't forget great stock tips as well!