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Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins
The Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Target Field.
Right hander Marcus Stroman will take the mound for the Cubs to start this game. Stroman is 2-3 this season with a 2.28 ERA.
The Twins will counter Stroman with Louie Varland. Right hander Varland has a 4.32 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -125-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Minnesota was a 11-1 winner on the road against the Cubs. Bettors on Minnesota at -170 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 11-1 result against the Twins on May 13. Bettors who backed the Twins at -170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (12) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Chicago:
Team record: 19-20 SU
Chi Cubs is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota:
Team record: 22-18 SU
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chicago at Houston Monday, May 15
Minnesota at Los Angeles Monday, May 15