The visiting Twins hope for a solid performance on Tuesday as they look to steal a win at Angel Stadium against the Los Angeles Angels.

The Angels will turn to Ervin Santana and his 6-8 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Twins send Brian Duensing (8-8) to the hill.



View Minnesota vs LA Angels Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as +-171 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 7.5 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
The MLB Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the American League's No. 13-rated Twins taking on the American League's No. 7-rated Angels in this contest.



How They Match Up:
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Los Angeles has the American League's No. 12-rated offensive output, at 8.5 hits per game. The Twins average 8.5 hits per game, good for No. 9 on the American League list.

Los Angeles owns the American League's No. 1 defense, allowing 3.7 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Minnesota's American League No. 12-rated defense.

In their last action, Minnesota was a 7-3 loser on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Oakland at -145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well. The Twins endured a 7-3 loss at the hands of the Athletics on Sunday, with Carl Pavano throwing 4 innings of 9-hit ball at Overstock.com Coliseum.

The Angels were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Tigers. That made winners of bettors who got Detroit at -138 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors. Los Angeles didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 3-2 to Detroit on Sunday at Comerica Park.


Minnesota Twins Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 4-6
After playing Oakland are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles Angels Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

A few Twins at Angels trends to consider:
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Minnesota's last 17 games when playing LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
LA Angels are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of LA Angels' last 17 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels' last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Angels' last 11 games


Next up:
Minnesota at LA Angels, Wednesday, August 3