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"          #042244                  #B41234                  #929D9C                  Minnesota Twins                  vs                  Oakland Athletics                  Friday, August 08, 2014 10:05 PM ET                  O.co Coliseum                  #FDBA31                  #FFFFFF                  #00483A        The Oakland Athletics host Minnesota on Friday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 70-44 mark against the 51-62 Twins in MLB betting odds action at O.co Coliseum.The Oakland Athletics will turn to Scott Kazmir and his 12-4 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Minnesota Twins send Kyle Gibson (10-8) to the hill.Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics Opening Odds and Betting LineSportsbooks such as Bovada had installed the Oakland Athletics as -240 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7.5 before betting at 5Dimes started to move the line.Get the free Odds Shark app with lines and Bet Tracker capabilities! In the Apple Store and on Google Play.Computer Prediction: Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics PickOdds Shark prediction models pick the Athletics to win this game 5.7-3.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics Odds and Stats.Team Betting Records &amp;amp;amp; Power Rankings70-44 Oakland battles the Twins, currently with a 51-62 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Minnesota injuries news.This game puts the Oakland Athletics, most recently No. 7 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Minnesota Twins, who rate a No. 12 in the latest survey.ADVERTISEMENT: How Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics Stats MatchupThe game also pits Oakland Athletics No. 1-rated offense, averaging 4.89 runs per game, against a Minnesota Twins defense that ranks No. 25 at 4.5 in runs allowed per game. The Oakland Athletics have averaged 8.71 hits per game so far, more than Minnesota Twins batters have averaged on the year (8.44 hits per game).Oakland owns the No. 3 defense, allowing 4.89 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Minnesota&amp;#039;s No. 25-rated defense.Recent Outings Betting RecapIn their last action, Minnesota was a 3-0 loser on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Oakland at -275 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well. Minnesota didn&amp;#039;t plate a single run in their last outing, shut down by Jon Lester in a losing cause, 3-0, against Oakland on Thursday.Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics Betting Odds TrendsThe total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota&amp;#039;s last 7 games Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the roadThe total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota&amp;#039;s last 5 games on the roadMinnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing OaklandOakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland&amp;#039;s last 5 games Oakland is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at homeThe total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland&amp;#039;s last 5 games at homeNext Betting MatchupsMinnesota at Oakland, Saturday, August 9th"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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