The Chicago White Sox are making a road trip to Minneapolis to face off against their divisional rival Twins at Target Field. The game gets underway 8:10 p.m. ET and NBC Sports Chicago will showcase the matchup.
Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Odds
Oddsmakers are listing Chicago (+165) as the underdog to Minnesota (-175). The total sits at 8.5 runs and bettors can take the over for even money (+100) or the under for -120. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the odds standing at White Sox +1.5 runs (-135) and Twins +-1.5 runs (+115).
The White Sox are 4-7 SU and have gone 4-6 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 4.2 units for moneyline gamblers in this young season and 2.8 units ATS. The Twins are 6-4 SU and 7-2 ATS. They’ve gained 1.1 units for moneyline bettors and 5.2 units ATS.
Twins games have an over/under record of 3-6 so far in 2018. Chicago has an over/under record of 5-5.
The White Sox have lost 2.3 units and are 2-4 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in two of those games, compared to four that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Twins have lost 1.4 units and are 5-2 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in three of those games, as opposed to four which went under the total.
Lucas Giolito (0-1, 6.17 ERA) will get the start for Chicago. The right-handed Giolito started seven games last year while finishing the season 3-3 overall with a 2.38 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP.
The Twinkies are rolling with righty Jose Berrios (1-1, 3.29 ERA) as their starter. Berrios recorded 139 strikeouts in 145 innings last year (with 48 walks). Berrios finished the season 14-8 overall with a 3.89 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. He made three starts against the White Sox a year ago and registered a 2-1 record with a 2.21 ERA and 28 strikeouts.
As a unit, Minnesota’s pitching staff has allowed 3.7 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have a 3.35 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.72 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 8.9 K/9. In zero games against divisional opponents, Twins starters have an ERA of and the bullpen’s ERA is .
Minnesota’s hitters are putting up 4.7 runs per contest, including 4.2 per game over their last five. The team has hit .240/.332/.395 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Twins’ offense has been led by second baseman Brian Dozier and first baseman Joe Mauer. Dozier is slashing .293/.396/.610 with 12 hits, five RBIs and 10 runs scored, while Mauer’s line is .387/.525/.516 with 12 hits, three RBIs and six runs scored.
In the other dugout, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.4 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.72 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 5.31 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 5.59, along with a WHIP of 1.43 and a K/9 of 10.70.
White Sox hitters have slashed .245/.341/.445 on their way to 4.4 runs scored per game this season, including over the team’s last five contests (1-4 SU).
Chicago’s hitters have been led by Matt Davidson and Jose Abreu. Davidson is slashing .235/.409/.706 with eight hits, five homers, 10 RBIs and 10 runs scored, while Abreu (.273/.360/.523) is up to 12 hits, three homers, six RBIs and six runs scored.
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Twins, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – OVER
Notes
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The Twins went 12-7 SU against the White Sox last season.
The White Sox’ bullpen managed an ERA of 3.48 against the Twins last year.
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