Indians-Twins Odds Preview

The division rival Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at The Metrodome.

Lefthander David Huff will take the mound for the Indians to start this game. Huff is 6-6 this season with a 6.72 ERA.

Starting this game for the Twins will be Anthony Swarzak. The righthander has a 5.44 ERA to go along with a 3-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Scott Baker tossed a two-hit complete-game shutout on Friday, as the Twins defeated the Indians 11-0. The Twins won the game as -180 favorites, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).

Jason Kubel belted a two-run homer and drove in five runs to lead the Twins. Baker improved to 10-7 with the victory.

Justin Masterson gave up seven runs over 3 1-3 innings in the loss for the Indians, who were +160 underdogs.

Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Cleveland: 49-66 SU
Minnesota: 56-59 SU

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up:
Minnesota home to Cleveland, Sunday, August 16