Baseball Betting Free Pick: Twins @ Angels

Game two of a crucial three game series has the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hosting the Minnesota Twins.

After being recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake, to make an emergency start, pitcher Tyler Chatwood was rocked as the Angels lost the opener 13-5 last night.

First pitch for this Major League Baseball betting action is slated for 9:05 PM ET on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

Anaheim Angels vs. Minnesota Twins: Pitching Preview

Jered Weaver (15-7 2.28 ERA) was supposed to start last night but, sadly, had to attend the funeral of Grandfather in Oregon. Weaver last pitched, on three days rest for the first time in his career, and was shelled by the Rangers back on August 28, 2011.

Minnesota will counter with LHP Brian Duensing (9-13 5.09 ERA) who has been a run allowing machine lately. Duensing has allowed 41 runs, on 80 hits, in his last 56.2 innings pitched, and is 3-6 in his last ten starts. Advantage Weaver!

Baseball Betting Lines: Angels vs. Twins Free Pick

For the last game on the Saturday MLB betting schedule we turn to the sportsbook at the Bodog.com online sports and entertainment wagering website.

After issuing nine walks in the blowout loss last night, the Angels fell 4.5 games back of the Texas Rangers in the American League West.

Minnesota won’t find Weaver anywhere near as generous tonight as the big righty has issued a free pass once in every 4.2 innings pitched this season. He is also 7-1 at home with a 1.38 ERA this season.

Sports help heal and we expect Weaver to be a beast tonight. Look for the Angels to pick up a much needed win in a game Weaver will most likely dedicate to his late Grandfather.

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