The set-up: The Angels fell 5-1 in Baltimore last night, while Minnesota enters off a 5-3 loss at home to the Tigers. With their "ace" on the mound tonight, I think the Twins bounce back in the opener of this series. The Angels hand the ball to Tyler Skaggs, while the home side goes with Jose Berrios.

The pitchers: Skaggs (3-3, 4.70 ERA) has been decent so far in a starters role, posting a 3.12 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. Note though that he's still only 1-3 with a ballooned 6.38 ERA on the road.

Berrios (6-1, 2.53) comes in off a dominant outing vs. the Jays, giving up four hits and no walks while striking out five over seven scoreless. He sports a 0.92 WHIP and 51:8 K:BB and he hasn't even issued a walk over his last three starts.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but LA is just 1-7 as a road dog this season, while Minnesota is 10-4 as a home favorite. Considering the talent discrepancy on the mound, I think this line could/should in fact be much higher. Play on the Twins.

Minnesota Twins

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