"Mad Max" is back. The 39-year-old is 3-1 with a 2.66 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP since being acquired by Texas at the trade deadline, racking up 30 strikeouts in 23.2 innings. I'm expecting the Rangers starter to outduel Minnesota's Joe Ryan, who is returning to the rotation after a few weeks on the IL. The Twins starter didn't pitch well in his last three starts (13.2 IP) before going on the IL, surrendering 15 runs on 23 hits, including eight HRs. I doubt he will feel welcomed by the Rangers on Saturday.

At -120 odds, I am confident there is value in a bet on Texas, 51-33 straight-up as favorites, to win SU at Target Field!