PREMIUM
Stephen Nover's American League Total of the Week
(MLB) Cleveland vs. Minnesota,
Total: 9.00 | -100.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 9.00 | -100.00 Under
Result: Win
Both teams are swinging hot bats. The Indians are averaging eight runs a game during their last seven games if you discount Saturday's freak one-run performance. The Twins are averaging 7.5 runs in their last four games. They have scored seven or more runs in five of their past six games.
But will this hot hitting continue?
There are key factors that point to it continuing.
The pitching matchup is Mike Clevinger versus Kyle Gibson. These are bottom of the rotation starters for these teams. Clevinger has a 4.42 ERS in his last three starts. Gibson possess a 5.76 home ERA. Andrew Miller is on the DL, which greatly reduces the effectiveness of Cleveland's bullpen.
The weather forecast calls for winds blowing out to right in the 18-19 mph range.
Jerry Layne is slated to be the home plate umpire. He's been behind the plate 10 times this year and the Over has cashed in eight of those appearances.
But will this hot hitting continue?
There are key factors that point to it continuing.
The pitching matchup is Mike Clevinger versus Kyle Gibson. These are bottom of the rotation starters for these teams. Clevinger has a 4.42 ERS in his last three starts. Gibson possess a 5.76 home ERA. Andrew Miller is on the DL, which greatly reduces the effectiveness of Cleveland's bullpen.
The weather forecast calls for winds blowing out to right in the 18-19 mph range.
Jerry Layne is slated to be the home plate umpire. He's been behind the plate 10 times this year and the Over has cashed in eight of those appearances.