Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins Betting Odds

The Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at The Metrodome.

The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Wandy Rodriguez in this game. Rodriguez has a 5-6 record and a 3.33 ERA this season.

Rodriguez’s opponent in this one will be Glen Perkins. The Twins righthander has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Twins listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total is sitting at 8½.

The Astros scored four runs in the seventh inning as they defeated the Twins 6-5 on Saturday, as +190 underdogs. The 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).

Michael Bourn led the Astros with a two-run homer, and Ivan Rodriguez collected a pair of RBIs. Brian Moehler tossed six innings for the win, and Jose Valverde collected his fourth save.

Jason Kubel smacked a two-run homer for the Twins, who were -210 favorites. Sean Henn gave up two runs in relief and was tagged with the loss.

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota

Minnesota is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home

Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston

Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

Next up:
Houston home to Kansas City, Tuesday, June 23

Minnesota at Milwaukee, Tuesday, June 23

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