This is a 10* BOOKIEKILLER on the Twins.

Minnesota comes in as the hungrier team here. The Twins have now lost three straight, including the first two of this four games series.

But now with their ace on the hill, I expect the home side to draw the line in the sand and deliver. Note that the Twins are 7-3 in their last ten after three or more straight losses in a row.

They're also still 8-4 in their last 12 in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent.

After six straight victories, I say the Red Sox have a letdown here.

The advantage in starting pitching also goes to Minnesota as mentioned above.

Boston goes with Garrett Whitlock, who is a respectable 4-2 with a 4.38 ERA.

Minnesota counters with Sonny Gray, who is 4-1 with a 2.37 ERA.

The overall situation, combined with what I deem to be a very reasonable price considering the overwhelming situational and trends based factors working in favor of it here, does indeed make MINNESOTA the savvy call here in this matchup on Wednesday night.

Good luck, NP