Thursday, April 7, 2011

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

The Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.

The Twins will trot Francisco Liriano out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Liriano has a 0-1 record and a 8.31 ERA this season.

The Yankees will counter Liriano with AJ Burnett. Righthander Burnett has a 5.40 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 146-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

Minnesota won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Yankees on April 5. Bettors who backed the Twins at +190 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Minnesota: 2-3 SU New York: 3-2 SU

A few trends to consider: Minnesota is 3-9-1 SU in its last 13 games ,on the road Minnesota is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games , Minnesota is 3-18-1 SU in their last 22 games ,when playing NY Yankees Minnesota is 2-14-1 SU in their last 17 games ,when playing on the road against NY Yankees NY Yankees14-2-1 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against Minnesota NY Yankees18-3-1 SU in their last 22 games when playing Minnesota

Next up: Minnesota home to Oakland, Friday, April 8 NY Yankees at Boston, Friday, April 8

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

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