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Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins
The division rival Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Target Field.
The Royals will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Daniel Lynch in this game. Lynch has a 4-7 record and a 4.52 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Twins will be Tyler Mahle. The right hander has a 4.02 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -250-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
In their last action, Minnesota was a 9-0 winner on the road against the Royals. Bettors on Minnesota at -200 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Kansas City was a 9-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Twins. They lost as +170 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.
Kansas City:
Team record: 48-70 SU
Kansas City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Minnesota:
Team record: 60-55 SU
Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Kansas City at Tampa Bay Thursday, August 18
Minnesota home to Texas Friday, August 19