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Moneyline
Minnesota Twins logo MIN (-114)
Best Odds
 -113 DraftKings
Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Jon Metler
Betting Analyst
 -113
 -115
 -118
 -115
 -115
 -115

The weather in Kansas City might end up being the biggest obstacle for this bet, as it’s expected to be rainy throughout the night, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the game gets postponed. That said, there’s no way I’m passing up a -113 price on Joe Ryan against the Royals—even with the risk of a void. I make the Twins closer to -147 favorites in this spot. Ryan has absolutely dominated the Royals in his career, which gives Minnesota a clear edge on the mound. Kansas City is starting left-hander Noah Cameron, and one thing that stands out is Royce Lewis hitting out of the eight spot in the Twins lineup. As a right-handed bat, he can help turn the lineup over and create additional pressure on Cameron by setting the table for the top of the order. With the Royals also missing pieces at the back end of their bullpen, including Carlos Estévez, I’ll back the Twins on the moneyline.

Total
Minnesota Twins logo Kansas City Royals logo u8.5 (-114)
Best Odds
u8.0 -102 DraftKings
Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Joe Osborne
Senior Betting Analyst
u8.0  -102
u8.0  -115
u8.0  -105
u8.0  -115
u8.0  -115
u8.0  -110

These teams have combined for a 7-1 record to the Under to start the season. Both lineups have struggled, ranking 23rd and 28th in OPS. Joe Ryan has consistently handled Royals hitters, holding them to a .582 OPS over 110 combined at-bats. On the other side, Noah Cameron faces a Twins lineup posting a brutal .458 OPS vs lefties and dominated them last year with a 0.73 ERA in 12.1 innings of work.

Total
Minnesota Twins logo Kansas City Royals logo u8.5 (-107)
Best Odds
u8.0 -102 DraftKings
Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
u8.0  -102
u8.0  -115
u8.0  -105
u8.0  -115
u8.0  -115
u8.0  -110

The Royals have only scored nine times through the first four games of the season, and the Twins have only scored 12 runs through their own four games. So, add potential rain to both teams respectively ranking 26th and 23rd in runs per game in 2025, and I like this total to go Under the number tonight. 

Moneyline
Minnesota Twins logo MIN (-114)
Best Odds
 -113 DraftKings
Pick made: 10 hours ago
Neil Parker image
Neil Parker
Betting Analyst
 -113
 -115
 -118
 -115
 -115
 -115

Royals lefty Noah Cameron outpitched his peripherals last year with his 2.99 ERA well below his 4.10 xFIP, in addition to his unsustainably good .241 BABIP and 84.0% strand rate. Minnesota is countering with ace Joe Ryan, and he’s turned in a tidy 3.44 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 3.58 xFIP across 55 games since the beginning of the 2024 campaign. Of course, the Royals have also only scored nine times through the first four games after finishing 26th in runs per game in 2025.

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Total RBIs
Ryan Jeffers logo
Ryan Jeffers o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
Projection 0.5 (Over)
Best Odds
o0.5 +223 DraftKings
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o0.5  +223
o0.5  +155
o0.5  +200
o0.5  +165
o0.5  +123
o0.5  +175
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Ryan Jeffers in the 79th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive skill.. Ryan Jeffers is projected to bat 5th on the lineup card in today's game.. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #7 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Batting from the opposite that Noah Cameron throws from, Ryan Jeffers will have an advantage today.
+223 at DraftKings
Total RBIs
Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o0.5 Total RBIs (+160)
Projection 0.58 (Over)
Best Odds
o0.5 +165 DraftKings
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
o0.5  +165
o0.5  +160
o0.5  +160
o0.5  +155
o0.5  +108
o0.5  +155
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 94th percentile when assessing his home run talent.. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #7 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Salvador Perez will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.
+165 at DraftKings
Total RBIs
Byron Buxton logo
Byron Buxton o0.5 Total RBIs (+155)
Projection 0.61 (Over)
Best Odds
o0.5 +155 bet365
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o0.5  +138
o0.5  +155
o0.5  +125
o0.5  +155
o0.5  +102
o0.5  +135
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Byron Buxton as baseball's 10th-best home run hitter.. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today.. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #7 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Byron Buxton will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Noah Cameron in today's game.
+155 at bet365
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Kyle Isbel logo
Kyle Isbel o0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-145)
Projection 1.39 (Over)
Best Odds
o0.5 -145 bet365
Pick made: 8 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o0.5  -161
o0.5  -145
o0.5  -200
o0.5  -175
o0.5  -159
o0.5  -150
Kauffman Stadium projects as the #7 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Because of Joe Ryan's large platoon split, Kyle Isbel will have a massive advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate today.. Batters such as Kyle Isbel with extreme flyball tendencies are usually more effective when facing pitchers like Joe Ryan who skew towards the groundball end of the spectrum.. Home field advantage typically bolsters batter metrics across the board, and Kyle Isbel will hold that advantage today.
-145 at bet365
Total Bases
Matt Wallner logo
Matt Wallner u1.5 Total Bases (-185)
Projection 0.77 (Under)
Best Odds
u1.5 -185 DraftKings
Pick made: 2 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u1.5  -185
u1.5  -185
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u0.5  +120
u0.5  +127
u0.5  +110
Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly linked with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest projects the 4th-lowest temperature of the day at 58°.. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hurlers.. Hitting from the same side that Noah Cameron throws from, Matt Wallner will not have the upper hand in today's matchup.. In today's game, Matt Wallner is at a disadvantage facing the league's deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 38.4% rate (95th percentile).. Among every team today, the best infield defense belongs to the Kansas City Royals.
-185 at DraftKings
Total Bases
Vinnie Pasquantino logo
Vinnie Pasquantino o0.5 Total Bases (-210)
Projection 1.66 (Over)
Best Odds
o0.5 -210 bet365
Pick made: 12 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o1.5  +115
o0.5  -210
o1.5  +110
o0.5  -210
o1.5  +118
o0.5  -220
Vinnie Pasquantino is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in today's game.. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #7 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Vinnie Pasquantino will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Joe Ryan today... and even more favorably, Ryan has a large platoon split.. Vinnie Pasquantino will possess the home field advantage in today's game, which should improve all of his stats.
-210 at bet365
Total Bases
Royce Lewis logo
Royce Lewis u1.5 Total Bases (-220)
Projection 0.73 (Under)
Best Odds
u1.5 -179 Caesars
Pick made: 5 hours ago
EV Model Rating
u1.5  -185
u1.5  -220
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u0.5  +135
u1.5  -179
u1.5  -180
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Royce Lewis in the 14th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill.. Royce Lewis is projected to hit 8th in the batting order in this game.. Less offense (and more strikeouts) are strongly linked with lower temperatures, and the weather report for this contest projects the 4th-lowest temperature of the day at 58°.. The wind projects to be blowing in from CF at 8.1-mph in this match-up, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hurlers.. In today's matchup, Royce Lewis is at a disadvantage facing the league's deepest LF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 40.1% rate (97th percentile).
-179 at Caesars
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Isaac Collins logo
Isaac Collins o0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-180)
Projection 1.44 (Over)
Best Odds
o0.5 -180 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 38 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o0.5  -186
o0.5  -185
o0.5  -185
o0.5  -200
o0.5  -182
o0.5  -180
Kauffman Stadium projects as the #7 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Home field advantage typically bolsters hitter stats in all categories, and Isaac Collins will hold that advantage in today's game.. Placing in the 83rd percentile, Isaac Collins sits with a .322 BABIP since the start of last season.
-180 at Fanatics Sportsbook
Hits+Runs+RBIs
Salvador Perez logo
Salvador Perez o0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-250)
Projection 1.88 (Over)
Best Odds
o0.5 -241 DraftKings
Pick made: 1 hours ago
EV Model Rating
o0.5  -241
o0.5  -245
o0.5  -250
o0.5  -250
o1.5  -106
o0.5  -250
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Salvador Perez in the 94th percentile when assessing his home run talent.. Salvador Perez is projected to hit 4th in the lineup in today's game.. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #7 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Salvador Perez will possess the home field advantage today, which figures to boost all of his stats.
-241 at DraftKings
Total Bases
Byron Buxton logo
Byron Buxton o0.5 Total Bases (-240)
Projection 1.83 (Over)
Best Odds
o0.5 -230 Fanatics Sportsbook
Pick made: 18 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
o1.5  -106
o0.5  -240
o1.5  -135
o0.5  -235
o1.5  -104
o0.5  -230
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) ranks Byron Buxton as baseball's 10th-best home run hitter.. Byron Buxton is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order today.. Kauffman Stadium projects as the #7 park in the majors for run-scoring, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).. Kauffman Stadium sits at the 4th-highest elevation in MLB. High elevation often leads to better offense.. Byron Buxton will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Noah Cameron in today's game.
-230 at Fanatics Sportsbook

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Our consensus picks show you what percentage of the public is betting on, you'll need to decide whether you want to bet with or against the public.
Moneyline

42% picking Minnesota

42%
58%

Total PicksMIN 274, KC 378

Moneyline
MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
Total

66% picking Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under

34%
66%

Total PicksMIN 165, KC 323

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127

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'ggtra333' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

ggtra333 is #1 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (4-1-0) and +3325 units on the season.

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Under
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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
Moneyline

'ggtra333' picks Kansas City at (100)

ggtra333 is #1 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (4-1-0) and +3325 units on the season.

Moneyline
MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
Moneyline

'griz55' picks Kansas City at (100)

griz55 is #1 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (5-0-0) and +5125 units on the season.

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MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
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'griz55' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

griz55 is #1 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (5-0-0) and +5125 units on the season.

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Over
Under
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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
Moneyline

'Seawep95' picks Minnesota at (-120)

Seawep95 is #10 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +2325 units on the season.

Moneyline
MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
Total

'Seawep95' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Over (8.5)

Seawep95 is #10 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +2325 units on the season.

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Under
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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
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'OMG1GERALD' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

OMG1GERALD is #10 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +3075 units on the season.

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Over
Under
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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
Moneyline

'OMG1GERALD' picks Kansas City at (-105)

OMG1GERALD is #10 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +3075 units on the season.

Moneyline
MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
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'CC95531' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

CC95531 is #2 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (4-0-0) and +4125 units on the season.

Total
Over
Under
Total
7.5 -126
8.5 -127
Moneyline

'CC95531' picks Minnesota at (-120)

CC95531 is #2 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (4-0-0) and +4125 units on the season.

Moneyline
MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
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'Rossi35' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

Rossi35 is #2 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (4-1-0) and +3250 units on the season.

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Over
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Total
7.5 -126
8.5 -127
Moneyline

'Rossi35' picks Minnesota at (-120)

Rossi35 is #2 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (4-1-0) and +3250 units on the season.

Moneyline
MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
Moneyline

'moneyformo' picks Kansas City at (100)

moneyformo is #3 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +2875 units on the season.

Moneyline
MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
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'Octavio' picks Minnesota at (-120)

Octavio is #3 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (4-0-0) and +4125 units on the season.

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MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
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'Octavio' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

Octavio is #3 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (4-0-0) and +4125 units on the season.

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
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'greenhouse12' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

greenhouse12 is #4 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (4-0-0) and +3250 units on the season.

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
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'R_MUNDO' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

R_MUNDO is #4 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +2775 units on the season.

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
Moneyline

'R_MUNDO' picks Kansas City at (-105)

R_MUNDO is #4 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +2775 units on the season.

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MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
Moneyline

'greenhouse12' picks Minnesota at (-115)

greenhouse12 is #4 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (4-0-0) and +3250 units on the season.

Moneyline
MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
Moneyline

'pittsburghphil' picks Kansas City at (100)

pittsburghphil is #5 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (4-0-0) and +3125 units on the season.

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MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
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'pittsburghphil' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

pittsburghphil is #5 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (4-0-0) and +3125 units on the season.

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
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'checkers' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

checkers is #5 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (4-1-0) and +2750 units on the season.

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
Moneyline

'checkers' picks Kansas City at (-105)

checkers is #5 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (4-1-0) and +2750 units on the season.

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MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
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'PMaeson' picks Kansas City at (100)

PMaeson is #6 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +2700 units on the season.

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MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
Moneyline

'WILLIECHIL' picks Kansas City at (100)

WILLIECHIL is #6 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (3-0-0) and +3125 units on the season.

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KC
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-104
+100
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'PMaeson' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

PMaeson is #6 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +2700 units on the season.

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
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'whosat' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

whosat is #7 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +2675 units on the season.

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
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'qlh' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Over (8.5)

qlh is #8 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (4-1-0) and +2675 units on the season.

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Over
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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
Moneyline

'qlh' picks Minnesota at (-120)

qlh is #8 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (4-1-0) and +2675 units on the season.

Moneyline
MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
Moneyline

'Brayy_Wyatt' picks Kansas City at (100)

Brayy_Wyatt is #8 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +3075 units on the season.

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MIN
KC
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-104
+100
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'Brayy_Wyatt' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Over (8.5)

Brayy_Wyatt is #8 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +3075 units on the season.

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
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'DREAMER693' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

DREAMER693 is #9 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +3075 units on the season.

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7.5 -126
8.5 -127
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'pureporkchop' picks Minnesota vs Kansas City to go Under (8.5)

pureporkchop is #9 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (2-1-0) and +2500 units on the season.

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Over
Under
Total
7.5 -126
8.5 -127
Moneyline

'DREAMER693' picks Kansas City at (100)

DREAMER693 is #9 on picking games that Kansas City is in with a record of (3-1-0) and +3075 units on the season.

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MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100
Moneyline

'pureporkchop' picks Minnesota at (-120)

pureporkchop is #9 on picking games that Minnesota is in with a record of (2-1-0) and +2500 units on the season.

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MIN
KC
Moneyline
-104
+100

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