The set-up: The Twins come in desperate to break their string of poor play. They've lost seven of their last ten after yesterday's humbling 11-3 loss. Previous to that Minnesota had won two in a row, and posted 19 runs in the process. Here's a great opportunity to get back into the winners column though with a favorable starting pitching matchup. The Royals hand the ball to the volatile Brad Keller (2-2, 9.00 ERA, 2.28 WHIP), while the home side counters with veteran Jose Berrios (2-2, 3.04 ERA, 0.98 WHIP).

The pick: Note that Minnesota is 8-3 in its last 11 as well in trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent in which it allowed ten or more runs in. I love Berrios and I expect Minnesota to lay everything on the line to secure a series victory after yesterday's pathetic effort. Lay the price with confidence.

This is a 6* BIG-CHALK CHOKE-OUT on the Twins.