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MLB 5/17 Preview: Twins Vs. Dodgers

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<h2>Twins @ Dodgers &#8211; First Pitch: 3:10 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Broken Clouds, 74°</div>
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<p>The <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb" target='_blank' rel="noopener"><strong>MLB </strong></a></span>showdown between the <strong>Minnesota Twins</strong> and the <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong> is set to be an exciting one, with <strong>Sonny</strong> <strong>Gray</strong> and <strong>Dustin</strong> <strong>May</strong> headlining the mound for their respective teams. The Dodgers, being the<strong> -141 favorite</strong> with a <strong>total of 8.5</strong>, could feel the heat with an early start on the West Coast.</p>
<p>Temperature conditions are expected to be in the <strong>mid-seventies,</strong> with <strong>double-digit winds</strong> blowing straight out, creating an ideal environment for some high-flying action. Both Gray and May have had commendable seasons so far, but there&#8217;s a catch with May. His tendency to occasionally lose the zone and walk a few guys could prove problematic, especially after a <strong>5-1 loss</strong> last night.</p>
<p>The Dodgers, having burnt through the bullpen in a <strong>12-inning</strong> long game and with <strong>Clayton</strong> <strong>Kershaw</strong> only lasting four innings on Tuesday, will be heavily dependent on May to carry them through this one. Despite the challenge, the total runs in the game could exceed expectations.</p>
<p>Although it might sound bold, the over/under, initially set at <strong>8.5</strong>, seems to be pushing up to <strong>9</strong>. Considering the favorable weather conditions and May&#8217;s potential to lose the zone, the game could see more runs than initially predicted. So, if you&#8217;re placing your bets, a potential <strong>over</strong> is a solid consideration for this matchup.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Twins</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right">-161 </td>
<td align="right">O 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-107 </td>
<td align="center">+135</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-163 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-114 </td>
<td align="center">+121</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Dodgers</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +136 </td>
<td align="right">U 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-112 </td>
<td align="center">-157</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> +138 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -106 </td>
<td align="center">-141</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Twins</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Sonny Gray: 4-0, 1.39 ERA, 11.12 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Joey Gallo</td>
<td width="180px">  .214, 9 HR, 21 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Alex Kirilloff</td>
<td width="180px">  .312, 2 HR, 3 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Carlos Correa</td>
<td width="180px">  .201, 6 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Byron Buxton</td>
<td width="180px">  .234, 8 HR, 20 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jorge Polanco</td>
<td width="180px">  .283, 4 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Trevor Larnach</td>
<td width="180px">  .229, 5 HR, 26 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Kyle Farmer</td>
<td width="180px">  .293, 3 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Nick Gordon</td>
<td width="180px">  .180, 2 HR, 7 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Christian Vázquez</td>
<td width="180px">  .245, 0 HR, 10 RBI</td>
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<h3>Dodgers</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Dustin May: 4-1, 2.68 ERA, 6.13 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Mookie Betts</td>
<td width="180px">  .244, 9 HR, 24 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Freddie Freeman</td>
<td width="180px">  .312, 7 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Will Smith</td>
<td width="180px">  .323, 7 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Max Muncy</td>
<td width="180px">  .217, 14 HR, 32 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> J.D. Martinez</td>
<td width="180px">  .241, 5 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> James Outman</td>
<td width="180px">  .257, 8 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Miguel Vargas</td>
<td width="180px">  .225, 4 HR, 21 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> David Peralta</td>
<td width="180px">  .211, 2 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Chris Taylor</td>
<td width="180px">  .194, 7 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Twins</h3>
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<li>The Minnesota Twins are 1-4 (.200) on the road as an underdog in their last five games in 2023</li>
<li>The over hit in 1 of the Minnesota Twins last 5 games on the road in 2023</li>
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<h3>Dodgers</h3>
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<li>The Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-1 (.800) at home as a favorite in their last five games in 2023</li>
<li>The over hit in 1 of the Los Angeles Dodgers last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
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