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Minnesota Twins vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Twins will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Sonny Gray in this game. Gray has a 5-5 record and a 3.11 ERA this season.
The Phillies will counter Gray with Ranger Suarez. Left hander Suarez has a 3.96 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -109-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 8-1 loser on the road against the Twins. Bettors on Minnesota at -120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 8-1 winner as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Twins at -120 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Minnesota:
Team record: 61-58 SU
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 65-53 SU
Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota home to Detroit Tuesday, August 15
Philadelphia at Toronto Tuesday, August 15