Angels-Twins Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Angels and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome.
The Angels will give the ball to starter Darren Oliver in this one. Lefthander Oliver is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
Starting this game for the Twins will be Kevin Slowey. The righthander has a 7.94 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jason Kubel belted a grand slam homer in a seven-run eighth inning on Friday, as the Twins rallied for an 11-9 victory over the Angels. The Twins won that game as -115 favorites, and the 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Matt Guerrier posted the victory in relief, and Joe Nathan notched his second save of the season.
Howie Kendrick went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in leading the Angels, who were +105 underdogs. Jason Bulger gave up two runs in relief and was handed the loss.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 4-6 SU
Minnesota: 5-7 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 2-8
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Angels are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Minnesota
LA Angels are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Angels
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to LA Angels, Sunday, April 19

 

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