In Game 2 of their divisional doubleheader, the Chicago White Sox are set to face off against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. NBC Sports Chicago will broadcast the action and the game is slated to get underway at 7:40 p.m. ET.
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins Odds
The Twins are 25-30 SU and 33-22 ATS. They’ve lost 5.9 units for moneyline bettors while earning 9.1 units against the spread (ATS). Minnesota has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven. The White Sox have gone 18-38 SU this year and are 29-27 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 16.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 2.3 units ATS. Chicago is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the under has cashed in three of those seven.
Neither side has established itself as a strong over/under bet this season. Minnesota games have had an over/under record of 27-27-1 so far in 2018. Chicago has an over/under record of 26-26-4.
Lucas Giolito will get the start for the visiting White Sox. The right-handed Giolito is 3-6 with a 7.53 ERA and 30 strikeouts. He’s 0-1 with three strikeouts and a 4.26 ERA against Minnesota this year.
The Twins are turning to righty Fernando Romero (2-2, 4.15 ERA), who has 30 punchouts and 14 walks as well as a 1.38 WHIP. Romero hasn’t faced the White Sox yet this year and did not pitch in the majors in 2017.
Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.4 runs per game and its starters own a 5.64 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 6.23 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.10, along with a WHIP of 1.50 and a K-per-9 of 9.04.
White Sox hitters have slashed .245/.311/.415 on their way to 4.0 runs scored per game in 2018, including 4.5 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Chicago’s hitters have been powered by first baseman Jose Abreu and third baseman Yolmer Sanchez. Abreu is slashing .300/.358/.521 with nine home runs, 32 RBIs and 30 runs scored, while Sanchez has a .279 average with three homers, 25 RBIs, 22 runs and five steals.
In the home-team dugout, Minnesota’s pitching staff has allowed 4.5 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starting pitching staff has a 4.26 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.29 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 8.9 K/9. In 17 games against divisional opponents, Twins starters have an ERA of 4.06 and the bullpen’s ERA is 2.54.
Minnesota’s offense is putting up 4.3 runs per outing, including 5.2 per game against divisional foes and 7.4 per game over its last five. The team has hit .293/.366/.592 over its last five contests and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
The Twins’ hitters have been led by left fielder Eddie Rosario and second baseman Brian Dozier. Rosario is hitting .317/.352/.573 with 13 home runs, 40 RBIs, 36 runs and five stolen bases, and Dozier’s line sits at .246/.319/.434 with nine homers, 25 RBIs and 36 runs.
Compared to his total season slash line of .290/.328/.507, Rosario seemed to enjoy hitting right-handed pitching at home last year, slashing .351/.402/.733 over 209 such plate appearances.
The White Sox have lost 13.3 units and are 21-21 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has hit in 18 of those games, compared to 20 that’ve gone under against righties. On the other hand, the Twins have lost 4.2 units and are 24-17 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 22 of those games, compared to 18 which went under the total.
Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Twins, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
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Minnesota has posted 22.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 27.8 over its last five.
The White Sox have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games. The Twins have hit 14 over their last 10.
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