The streaking Minnesota Twins will go for their fifth win in a row as they play host to the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. The action will get going at 8:10 p.m. ET and WGN will showcase the game.
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins Odds
Oddsmakers have listed Chicago (+180) as the underdog to Minnesota (-190). If you think this game’s total will go under 10.5 runs, Vegas is currently offering -120 odds. Taking the over will return even money (+100). Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the most recent odds coming in at White Sox +1.5 runs (-125) and Twins -1.5 runs (+105).
The Twins are 76-48 straight up (SU) and 68-55 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 17.1 units for moneyline bettors and 8.6 units ATS. On the other hand, the White Sox have gone 55-68 SU this year and are 59-63 against the spread. In total, the team’s gained 8.6 units for moneyline bettors, but have lost 8.0 units ATS.
Minnesota games have had an over/under record of 64-54-5 in 2019. White Sox games have gone under 63 times, gone over 54 times and pushed on five occasions.
The right-handed Ivan Nova is the probable starter for Chicago. Nova is 8-9 with a 4.51 ERA and 89 strikeouts. He’s 1-1 with eight strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA against Minnesota this year (two starts).
The Twins are countering with Kyle Gibson (11-5, 4.28 ERA). Gibson has 129 strikeouts and 44 walks, along with a 1.32 WHIP. Gibson is 2-0 with 18 strikeouts and a 1.38 ERA across two starts against Chicago this year.
As a unit, Minnesota’s pitchers have allowed 4.7 runs per game overall in 2019. The team’s starters have an ERA of 3.97, a WHIP of 1.26 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.3. The bullpen has a 4.42 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 9.3 K/9. In 44 divisional games, Twins starters have an ERA of 3.69 and the bullpen’s ERA is 2.75.
Minnesota’s hitters have produced 5.8 runs per outing, including 5.5 per game against divisional foes and 8.0 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .293/.384/.532 over its last five matchups and is 4-1 SU during that span.
The Twins’ hitters have been led by Jorge Polanco, who is slashing .295/.358/.487 with 17 home runs, 62 RBIs and 76 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, Chicago’s pitching staff allowed 5.2 runs per game and its starters own a 5.15 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.13 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 4.42, along with a WHIP of 1.45.
The White Sox offense has slashed .255/.310/.402 on its way to 4.2 runs scored per game in 2019, including 4.5 runs per game against divisional foes and 6.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Chicago’s offense has been spearheaded by Jose Abreu. Abreu is hitting .273/.314/.487 with 26 home runs, 89 RBIs and 61 runs scored.
The White Sox just dropped a 9-2 game to the Angels, while the Twins are coming off of a 6-3 win against the Rangers.
White Sox vs. Twins MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Twins, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The under has hit in just two of Minnesota’s last seven games.
- The White Sox have hit nine home runs in their last 10 games, including eight over their last five.
- The White Sox have a total OPS of .712 this season and an OPS of .692 against right-handed pitchers. The Twins’ OPS stands at .839 overall and .822 versus righties.
- Minnesota has recorded 25.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 30.0 over its last five.
- The White Sox have lost three of their last four games SU.
