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Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals

The Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.

The Twins will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Joe Ryan in this game. Ryan has a 1-1 record and a 2.70 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Zack Greinke who starts for the Royals. Right hander Greinke is 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -141-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

In their last action, Kansas City was a 2-0 winner on the road against the Twins. Bettors on Kansas City at 113 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Minnesota was a 2-0 loser on the road against the Royals. Bettors on Kansas City at 113 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Minnesota:
Team record: 73-89 SU
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Kansas City

Kansas City:
Team record: 74-88 SU
Kansas City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing Minnesota

Next up:
Minnesota home to Chicago Friday, April 22
Kansas City at Seattle Friday, April 22