The set-up: No need to overthink this one in my opinion. MLB handicapping for the most part comes down to the starting pitching and in this case, I feel that the massive talent gap on the mound tonight absolutely justifies in laying the price on the road team here. The visitors hand the ball to ace Jose Berrios, while the A's go with Tanner Anderson.

The pitchers: Berrios (8-4, 2.89 ERA) found out yesterday that he's going to replace teammate Jake Odorizzi in the All Star Game. Berrios has struggled a bit of late, but I think he'll close the first half strong.

Anderson (0-3, 7.13) has been shelled for ten runs off 15 hits over his last 16 2/3's innings of work.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Minnesota is now a sharp 15-6 (+5.4 units) this year as a road favorite of -110 or higher, while Oakland is just 1-4 as a home dog of +125 or higher this year. Yes Berrios has admittedly struggled of late, but not nearly compared to Anderson. Look for Berrios to get the job done in this favorable spot.

Minnesota Twins

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