Twins-Angels Odds Preview

A winning streak will be on the line for the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday when they battle the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium.

Righthander Nick Blackburn will take the mound for the Twins to start this game. Blackburn is 8-4 this season with a 3.44 ERA.

The Angels will counter Blackburn with Matt Palmer. Righthander Palmer has a 5.10 ERA to go along with a 7-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

The Angels won their second straight by defeating the Twins 6-3 on Friday, as -160 favorites. That game’s nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).

Mike Napoli went deep for a three-run homer to lead the Angels. John Lackey allowed just four hits and two runs over 7 2-3 innings in the loss.

Joe Mauer belted two home runs in a losing effort for the Twins, who were +140 underdogs. Francisco Liriano gave up eight hits and six runs over 5 1-3 innings.

Current streak:
Minnesota has lost 3 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 7 straight games.

Team records:
Minnesota: 48-49 SU
Los Angeles: 57-38 SU

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 5-5
After playing LA Angels are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Angels are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Next up:
LA Angels home to Minnesota, Sunday, July 26