Betting math is simple: the Twins stink

The Minnesota Twins have won just two of their past 16 games and if you're looking for signs for things to improve, you're going to have to look hard.

Besides the fact the Twins are just playing miserable baseball, they are a tired ball club right now. They have played 16 games over the last 17 days and will play another 11 before they get a day off. Seven of those will be on the road and all that after completing a nine-game western road trip Sunday in Texas.

The betting math is simple when you add it all up during the 2-14 slump because the Twins were underdogs in every game. The $100-per-game bettor would have lost a total of $1,105. But, as every sports bettor knows, a consistent loser can be just as good as a consistent winner.

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MLB: Chi. Cubs vs. Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh
Start:
May 21, 2013 - 7:05 PM
Capper:
Bryan Power
Offered at:
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Analysis:

1* Pittsburgh (7:05 ET):  Good matchup here for the surging Bucs taking on the struggling Cubs. Having won 8 of 10, at home, and with a hot pitcher on the mound, Pittsburgh should roll here.

The Pirates have won both series so far on the current homestand, including taking two of three over the weekend against Houston, their old NL Central rival. Now they play a current division foe, one that's lost three of five.  Pittsburgh has revenge on its mind here after dropping two of three early in the season here at PNC Park.  Fortunately, they have Wandy Rodriguez on the mound for Tuesday's series opener.  The southpaw has won back to back starts, allowing only two runs over 13 innings. His ERA in four home starts thus far is a sparkling 1.35.

The Cubs come in averaging just 2.7 runs per game vs. lefties, batting .217.  They are not a good road team either, averaging only 2.9 runs while batting .218.  Pittsburgh is 15-9 at home.  Chicago will go with Matt Garza for the 1st time in 2013 Tuesday.  An injury to his right elbow caused him to miss almost the entire second half of 2012.  A lat injury has caused him to miss the first two months of this season.  He will be on a strict pitch count.  He'll also have to deal with Pittsburgh having Andrew McCutchen back in the lineup.  1* Pittsburgh.

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