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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Target Field in an interleague contest.
The Pirates will give the ball to starter Ryan Borucki in this one. Left hander Borucki is 1-0 this season with a 4.07 ERA.
Borucki's opponent in this one will be Dallas Keuchel. The Twins left hander has a 9.45 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -142-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 7-4 loser as they battled the Pirates on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Pirates at 159 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 7-4 winner as they battled the Twins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Pirates at 159 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 55-68 SU
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games
Minnesota:
Team record: 64-60 SU
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to St. Louis Monday, August 21
Minnesota at Milwaukee Tuesday, August 22