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Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
The Cleveland Guardians will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
The Guardians will trot Zach Plesac out to the mound in this one. Right hander Plesac has a 2-4 record and a 4.41 ERA this season.
Plesac's opponent in this one will be Devin Smeltzer. The Twins left hander has a 3.52 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -172-moneyline favorites versus the Guardians, while the game's total opened at 9.
Minnesota was a 11-10 loser in its last match on the road against the Guardians. They lost as -150 favorites, while the total score of 21 made winners of OVER bettors.
Cleveland won its last outing, a 11-10 result against the Twins on June 22. Bettors who backed the Guardians at 135 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (21) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Cleveland:
Team record: 36-28 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Cleveland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota:
Team record: 38-32 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland home to Boston Friday, June 24
Minnesota home to Colorado Friday, June 24