Royals vs. Twins Series Betting Odds – Game One April 3
The Royals vs. Twins series betting odds for Monday had Minnesota and KC both at -110 most books. Westgate in Vegas was offering the Twins at EVEN odds while the Royals were priced at -110. A total of 8 was initially offered on this first game of the series though a minority of books had the total at 8.5.
Pitching Matchup
Royals LH Danny Duffy (2016: 12-3, 3.51 ERA) vs. Twins RH Ervin Santana (2016: 7-11, 3.38)
Though he struggled in his first appearance against the Twins, Duffy allowed just one run in 6 2/3 frames the last time he faced them, ultimately failing to decide in the matchup however.
Santana will likely have his hands full with Eric Hosmer, who owns a .348 average with three homers and 11 RBIs against the veteran.
Hot Trends
The Royals are 1-6 in Duffy’s last 7 starts.
The Twins are 4-12 in Santana’s last 16 home starts.
The OVER is 7-0 in Duffy’s last 7 starts overall.
The OVER is 10-4-1 in the Twins last 15 games vs. a left-handed starter.
The OVER is 41-18-2 in Twins last 61 home games.
The OVER is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota between these two clubs.
The Royals are 9-2 in Duffy’s last 11 starts vs. Twins.
The Twins are 0-7 in Santana’s last 7 starts vs. Royals.
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Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
