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Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox
The Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Fenway Park.
The Twins will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Joe Ryan in this game. Ryan has a 0-1 record and a 4.50 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Nick Pivetta. The right hander has a 6.35 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -132-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total opened at 11.
In their last action, Boston was a 9-7 winner on the road against the Tigers. Bettors on Boston at -135 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (16) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Minnesota was a 7-0 loser on the road against the Dodgers. Bettors on Los Angeles at -200 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Minnesota:
Team record: 73-89 SU
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
Boston:
Team record: 98-75 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Boston Saturday, April 16