Power Ranking
Minnesota 1
Kansas City 18
Smart Chart
- MIN
- 4.77
- 4.06
- 0.00
- 8.19
- 3.63
- 7.97
- 2.73
- Offense
- Defense
- Team ERA
- Offensive Hits
- Offensive Walks
- Defensive Hits
- Defensive Walks
- KC
- 4.17
- 5.30
- 0.00
- 8.13
- 2.55
- 8.81
- 3.39
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Betting Odds Preview
Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals battle the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday in MLB betting odds action at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City hands the ball to starter Jason Vargas in this one and he'll try to improve on his 1-0 mark on the year. Minnesota counters with Ricky Nolasco, who will try to quiet the fans and the Royals bats at the same time.
Team Record
Minnesota Twins
All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record | 8-7 | 6-4 | 6-3 | 8-7 | 0-0 |
Home | 5-4 | 5-4 | 3-0 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
Away | 3-3 | 1-0 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
Fave | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Dog | 8-7 | 6-4 | 6-3 | 8-7 | 0-0 |
O/U | 12-3 | 7-3 | 8-1 | 12-3 | 0-0 |
vs LHP | 3-2 | 2-1 | 3-1 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
vs RHP | 5-5 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 5-5 | 0-0 |
Team Record
Kansas City Royals
All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record | 7-7 | 5-5 | 2-6 | 7-7 | 0-0 |
Home | 4-2 | 2-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
Away | 3-5 | 3-3 | 0-5 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
Fave | 6-4 | 4-4 | 2-4 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
Dog | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-2 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
O/U | 5-8-1 | 4-6 | 3-4-1 | 5-8-1 | 0-0 |
vs LHP | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
vs RHP | 4-6 | 3-4 | 1-5 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
Pitchers Last 3 Starts
Minnesota Twins
Ricky Nolasco (1-2) ERA: 6.08
Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 12, 2014 | KC | W | 7-1 | O | 8 | 131 |
Apr 6, 2014 | CLE | W | 10-7 | O | 4 | 170 |
Mar 31, 2014 | CHW | L | 3-5 | O | 6 | -100 |
Kansas City Royals
Jason Vargas (2-0) ERA: 1.24
Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 13, 2014 | MIN | L | 3-4 | U | 7 | -100 |
Apr 7, 2014 | TB | W | 4-2 | U | 8 | 90 |
Apr 2, 2014 | DET | L | 1-2 | U | 7 | -100 |
Pitcher Recent Starts vs Opponent
Minnesota Twins
Ricky Nolasco (1-2) ERA: 6.08
Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 12, 2014 | 7-1 | MIN | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | Win |
Kansas City Royals
Jason Vargas (2-0) ERA: 1.24
Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 13, 2014 | 4-3 | MIN | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | No Decision |
Apr 16, 2013 | 8-6 | MIN | 3.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | Loss |
Aug 29, 2012 | 10-0 | MIN | 4.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | Loss |
Aug 18, 2012 | 3-2 | SEA | 6.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | No Decision |
May 4, 2012 | 3-2 | MIN | 6.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | No Decision |
Head to Head Detail
Search MLB Database | Teams | Runs Scored | Line | Total | O/U | Pitcher |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 13, 2014 | KC | 3 | 109 | 8 | Under | Jason Vargas (L) |
MIN | 4 | Kevin Correia (R) | ||||
Apr 12, 2014 | KC | 1 | 131 | 7.5 | Over | James Shields (R) |
MIN | 7 | Ricky Nolasco (R) | ||||
Apr 11, 2014 | KC | 1 | 115 | 8 | Over | Bruce Chen (L) |
MIN | 10 | Kyle Gibson (R) | ||||
Aug 29, 2013 | KC | 3 | 123 | 8 | Under | Bruce Chen (L) |
MIN | 1 | Samuel Deduno (R) | ||||
Aug 28, 2013 | KC | 8 | 109 | 8.5 | Over | Danny Duffy (L) |
MIN | 1 | Andrew Albers (L) |
Betting Odds Trends
Minnesota Twins
- Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of Minnesota's last 15 games
- Minnesota is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
- Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Kansas City
Betting Odds Trends
Kansas City Royals
- Kansas City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games at home
- Kansas City is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
- Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Caleb Thielbar RP 10-day IL (03/18), Hamstring
- Anthony DeSclafani SP 10-day IL (03/18), Forearm
- Jhoan Duran SP 10-day IL (03/18), Oblique
Injuries
Kansas City Royals
- No Injuries
Last 5 Games
Minnesota Twins
Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 17, 2014 | TOR | 9-5 | W | +114 | 8 | Mike Pelfrey | 4.1 | H | Dustin McGowan |
Apr 17, 2014 | TOR | 7-0 | W | +109 | 7.5 | Kyle Gibson | 8 | H | R.A. Dickey |
Apr 15, 2014 | TOR | 3-9 | L | +112 | 7.5 | Phil Hughes | 5 | H | Brandon Morrow |
Apr 13, 2014 | KC | 4-3 | W | +109 | 8 | Kevin Correia | 7 | H | Jason Vargas |
Apr 12, 2014 | KC | 7-1 | W | +131 | 7.5 | Ricky Nolasco | 8 | H | James Shields |
Kansas City Royals
Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 17, 2014 | HOU | 5-1 | W | -133 | 7.5 | James Shields | 8 | A | Scott Feldman |
Apr 16, 2014 | HOU | 6-4 | W | -115 | 8.5 | Jeremy Guthrie | 6 | A | Dallas Keuchel |
Apr 15, 2014 | HOU | 4-2 | W | -162 | 8.5 | Yordano Ventura | 7 | A | Lucas Harrell |
Apr 13, 2014 | MIN | 3-4 | L | -119 | 8 | Jason Vargas | 7 | A | Kevin Correia |
Apr 12, 2014 | MIN | 1-7 | L | -141 | 7.5 | James Shields | 5.2 | A | Ricky Nolasco |
Stats Comparison
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals
Runs Scored
4.77 4.17
Runs Allowed
4.06 5.30
Team ERA
0.00 0.00
Runs Scored Road vs. Home
4.65 4.76
Runs Allowed Road vs. Home
4.00 5.37
Starter ERA
6.08 1.24
Stats Comparison
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals
Offensive Hits
8.19 8.13
Hits Allowed
7.97 8.81
Bullpen Innings Pitched Last 3
9.2 8
Offensive Walks
3.63 2.55
Defensive Walks
2.73 3.39
Wins Last 10 Games
6 5
Supergrid
Stat | Rank | Stat | Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense | 4.77 | 10 | 5.30 | 28 |
Away Team Away Scoring vs Home Team Home Defense | 4.65 | 13 | 5.37 | 26 |
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense | 4.17 | 25 | 4.06 | 4 |
Home Team Home Scoring vs Away Team Road Defense | 4.76 | 10 | 4.00 | 3 |