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The Kansas City Royals<\/a><\/strong> (58-59) visit the Minnesota Twins<\/a><\/strong> (55-61) Sunday for the finale of their 3-game series. First pitch from Target Field is set for 1:05 p.m. ET (Roku). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> MLB odds around the Royals vs. Twins odds<\/strong> and make our expert MLB picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Twins lead 3-2<\/p>\n The Royals, who sit third in the AL Central, beat the Twins 2-0 Saturday after losing the series-opening game 9-4 Friday. They were led by 3B Maikel Garcia<\/strong> went 2-for-4 with 1 RBI. Kansas City has spent its last 3 series on the road, going 4-4 in those games.<\/p>\n The Twins had their 3-game winning streak snapped with the loss Saturday. Despite that streak, they have largely struggled over the last few weeks, posting a 4-6 record in their last 10 contests. The Twins are led by OF Byron Buxton<\/strong>, who has 23 HRs and 59 RBIs.<\/p>\n RHP Ryan Bergert<\/strong> vs. RHP Jose Urena<\/strong><\/p>\n Bergert (1-1, 2.83 ERA) makes his ninth start and 13th career appearance. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 4.4 BB\/9 and 7.8 K\/9 through 41 1\/3 innings.<\/p>\n Urena (0-0, 5.24 ERA) makes his fourth start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 2.4 BB\/9 and 5.2 K\/9 through 22 1\/3 innings.<\/p>\n Win your fantasy baseball league<\/strong> with BaseballHQ.com<\/a>. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning<\/strong><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated 8:09 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Royals 6, Twins 4<\/p>\n BET ROYALS (-125)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Bergert has had a strong rookie campaign so far, giving them an advantage on the mound. KC has won 3 straight games as a favorite and are among the best road teams (30-31, sitting 11th-best in the majors).<\/p>\n The Twins have struggled to keep batters off the bases and have allowed at least 4 runs in 5 of their last 7 games. They rank as the sixth-worst team following a loss at 27-33 as well.<\/p>\n Take ROYALS (-125)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n PASS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n There’s no playable wager on the run line. The Royals (+135) are too risky and have better odds to win outright. Similarly, the Twins (-160) are too expensive.<\/p>\n BET OVER 9.5 (-115)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Both teams are trending toward the Over, making it the play here. The Royals are 5-1 O\/U in their last 6 contests, scoring 13 runs over their last 4 games. The Twins are 6-1 O\/U in their last 7 games, tallying at least 6 runs in 3 of their last 4 performances. Back OVER 9.5 (-115)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Play our free daily Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/a><\/strong> and win! Play now<\/a><\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n For more sports betting picks and tips<\/strong>, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter\/X<\/a> and like us on Facebook<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\nRoyals at Twins projected starters<\/h2>\n
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