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In MLB betting on Monday night it’s the 43-43 L.A. Angels versus the 41-40 Minnesota Twins in the first game of a three-game set at Target Field Minneapolis in Minnesota tonight. The first pitch of the opening match at Target Field is scheduled for 8:10 PM ET.
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The Twins are the wagering favorite listed in the -120 to -125 range on most boards. The total line is a consensus 9.5 runs across the board.
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In their last game, the Angels lost to the Seattle Mariners 5-3. In the game, both teams made the most of their opportunities with the Angels scoring three runs on six hits and the Mariners tallying five runs on seven hits.
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In their last game, the Twins lost to the Kansas City Royals 6-2. In the game, the Twins managed just two runs on eight hits and the Royals countered with six runs on 11 hits.
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This season the Angels rank tied for 22nd in the Majors in runs scored and 10th in team ERA.
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The Twins rank 19th the Majors in runs scored and 27th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Los Angeles: Alex Meyer (3-4, 3.74 ERA)<br />
Minnesota: Adalberto Mejia (3-3, 4.38 ERA)
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Alex Meyer goes for the Angels in the first game of this AL series and his last start was a good one not giving up any earned runs in six innings in a 3-2 in over the L.A. Dodgers. The Angels have won two of his last three starts, which were both at home and he did not allow any earned runs, and in the lone loss in that span it was on the road where he gave up five earned runs in only three innings of work. Meyer’s worst start of the season came in his 2nd start facing the Mariners where he gave up six earned runs in only four innings in an 11-3 L.A. loss. Meyer faced Minnesota on June 1st where he only allowed one run in six innings, but got little help in a 4-2 loss. The Angels have lost five of his last seven starts overall and they have lost four of his last five road starts. In six starts in June Meyer had six starts only going 1-2, but had a solid ERA of 2.25.
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Adalberto Mejia gets the nod for the Twins tonight and in his last outing he did not give up any earned runs in five innings in a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. After giving up 13 earned runs in three straight starts, all Twins losses, Minnesota has won his last two starts where has not given up any earned runs going five innings in each game. Mejia opposed Meyer earlier in the season in the 4-2 Twins win where he took a no decision after going six innings and only allowing one earned run.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Twins are 8-3 in their last 11 games against the Angels.
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The Twins are 4-0 in their last 4 home games against the Angels.
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In the last 68 games between these teams the Over record is 43-20-5.
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In the last 29 games between these teams in Minnesota the Over record is 21-7-1.
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This season the Twins are 16-25 at home and the Angels are 20-24 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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L.A. Angels: 43-43 SU / O/U 37-45 / Run Line W/L 39-47<br />
Minnesota Twins: 41-40 SU / O/U 35-41 / Run Line W/L 41-40
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L.A. at Minnesota Key Betting Trends<br />
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LAA is 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss
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LAA is 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter
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LAA has an Under record of 4-0 in their last 4 road games
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MINN is 4-11 in their last 15 home games
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MINN is 1-4 in their last 5 overall
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MINN has an Under record of 4-1 in their last 5 home games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>ANGELS</b><br />
[P] 06/20/2017 - Bud Norris 10-day DL (06/19) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 06/17/2017 - Matt Shoemaker 10-day DL (06/15) ( Forearm )<br />
(!)[CF] 05/29/2017 - Mike Trout 10-day DL (05/29) ( Thumb )<br />
[P] 04/22/2017 - Garrett Richards 60-day DL (04/06) ( Bicep )<br />
[P] 04/29/2017 - Tyler Skaggs 60-day DL (04/29) ( Oblique )<br />
[P] 05/21/2017 - Andrew Bailey 60-day DL (04/10) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 04/15/2017 - Nick Tropeano 60-day DL (04/01) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 04/15/2017 - Andrew Heaney 60-day DL (03/30) ( Elbow )
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<b>MINN</b><br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Ryan O'Rourke 60-day DL (03/30) ( Forearm )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Justin Haley 10-day DL (05/28) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 06/29/2017 - Craig Breslow 10-day DL (06/28) ( Ribs )<br />
[SS] 06/23/2017 - Ehire Adrianza 10-day DL (06/23) ( Abdominal )<br />
[P] 05/21/2017 - Phil Hughes 10-day DL (05/22) ( Bicep )<br />
[P] 03/11/2017 - Trevor May 60-day DL (03/22) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Glen Perkins 60-day DL (04/02) ( Shoulder )
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