4/6 MLB: Minnesota at Toronto

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Coming off a 13-4 loss in their last game, Toronto assigns the task of getting back on the winning track to Gustavo Chacin on Thursday at home.

Sporting a 1-1 overall record and a 0-0 mark within the division, the Twins aim to knock the Blue Jays (0-0 in the division) for a loss.

Minnesota comes in as a small road dog, as the line opened at 140 in favor of the hosts. The OVER/UNDER has been set at 9.

John Gibbons's team was busy last game losing to Minnesota 13-4 as favorites. The 17 runs sent that game over the total of 9.

Expect Minnesota to be tough at the plate and not sink themselves by striking out a lot. The Twins batters are in the top three in the league, fanning just 5 times per game.

Some trends to consider:
Minnesota is 2-4-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring more than 9 runs
Minnesota is 6-3-0 OU in its last 9 away
Minnesota is 10-3-0 OU in its last 13 games away against Toronto
Minnesota is 5-1-0 OU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 5-0-1 OU in its last 6 at home
Toronto is 4-0-1 OU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 10-3-0 OU in its last 13 games at home against Minnesota
Toronto is 5-10-0 SU in its last 15 games after scoring 4 to 6 runs

Next up:
Minnesota at Cleveland, Friday, April 7
Toronto home to Tampa Bay, Friday, April 7