Wednesday, June 1, 2011

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers

The Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Comerica Park.

The Twins will give the ball to starter Scott Baker in this one. Righthander Baker is 2-3 this season with a 3.65 ERA.

It'll be Rick Porcello toeing the rubber for the Tigers in this contest. Righthander Porcello is 4-3 with a 3.93 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Minnesota was an 8-7 loser in its last match on the road against the Tigers. They lost as +166 underdogs, while the total score of 15 made winners of OVER bettors.

Current streak: Minnesota has lost 3 straight games. Detroit has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Minnesota: 17-36 SU Detroit: 28-26 SU

Minnesota most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Kansas City are 3-7 After playing Detroit are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7

Detroit most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Chi White Sox are 7-3 After playing Minnesota are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Next up: Minnesota at Kansas City, Thursday, June 2 Detroit at Chi White Sox, Friday, June 3

MLB Preview: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers

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