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Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
The Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Target Field.
Justin Garza will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Right hander Garza is 0-1 this season with a 3.46 ERA.
Garza's opponent in this one will be Joe Ryan. The Twins right hander has a 3.30 ERA to go along with a 7-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -132-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 5-4 winner as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at -114 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Boston, they were a 5-4 loser as they battled the Twins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at -114 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Boston:
Team record: 39-36 SU
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Minnesota:
Team record: 37-38 SU
Minnesota is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Next up:
Boston at Chicago Friday, June 23
Minnesota at Detroit Friday, June 23