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Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins
The Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Target Field.
The Astros will give the ball to starter Jose Urquidy in this one. Right hander Urquidy is 0-0 this season with a 6.75 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Sonny Gray who starts for the Twins. Right hander Gray is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Marlins at 105 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Houston was a 8-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Tigers. They won as -250 favorites, while the total score of 10 made winners of OVER bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 3-4 SU
Houston is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Minnesota:
Team record: 4-2 SU
Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Minnesota Saturday, April 8