The Twins enter the series against the Royals as a sizable favorite, despite being seven games back of Kansas City. The Twins have shown signs of life at the plate after 10 runs in their last game against the Indians. After a day off Thursday, look for a refreshed Twins team to take care of business Friday. Grab the Twins.

Royals starter Brady Singer has been outstanding so far this season and he actually carries a career 2.89 road ERA compared to a 4.85 mark at home. He heads to Target Field to face a struggling Twins squad. Michael Pineda got knocked around last time out and the current Royals' hitters have had good success against him (Salvador Perez is 10 for 26 with two homers). The Royals' bullpen is more reliable and is rested after an off day. Things might turn eventually, but the Royals certainly look like the better team right now and we get to take Singer with underdog odds.

The Royals have won six of their last seven and send out Brady Singer following two amazing performances. He allowed one run combined in two wins and has allowed just two earned runs in his last three starts. He was one of the best spring starters in the hitter-friendly Cactus League. The Pirates jumped all over Michael Pineda in his last start allowing five runs while being chased in the fifth. The Twins have lost 13 of their last 16 games. Take the Royals to win Friday.