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Twins Look to Rebound Against White Sox After Opening Series Sweep, Facing Key Pitching Matchup

The Minnesota Twins (0-3) are looking to bounce back from a tough opening series sweep as they face the Chicago White Sox (1-2) in the middle game of their series on Tuesday. With several key players missing from both teams, including pitchers and position players, Simeon Woods Richardson will be on the mound for the Twins while Shane Smith will start for the White Sox. Despite being the betting favorite, the Twins will need a strong performance to secure their first win of the season. Be sure to check out our detailed prediction for this matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -160 | White Sox +145
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+105) | White Sox +1.5 (-124)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 62%.

Minnesota vs Chicago Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins are struggling in the early season, ranking poorly in various offensive and pitching categories. They are 25th in slugging percentage, 27th in runs scored, 28th in batting average, and last in on base percentage. Willi Castro and Harrison Bader lead the team in home runs, with one each, while Castro also leads in RBI. On the mound, they are 21st in Quality Starts, 28th in ERA, 29th in WHIP, and 29th in batting average allowed. Randy Dobnak has the best ERA on the team, and Joe Ryan leads in strikeouts. Simeon Woods Richardson will make his season debut on Tuesday. The team has a power ranking of 30, ranking 26th in offense and 24th in defense, with a record of 0-3.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox currently rank 16th in slugging percentage, 20th in runs scored, 23rd in team batting average, and 25th in on-base percentage. Andrew Benintendi is one of four players with one home run each, leading the team in RBI with three. Chicago has hit four doubles and four home runs for eight extra base hits in three games. On the pitching side, the White Sox rank in the top 10 in several categories, including first in ERA, fifth in Quality Starts, 6th in WHIP, and ninth in batting average allowed. Davis Martin has a team-best 0.00 ERA, while Sean Burke has the team's only win. Cam Booser leads in strikeouts with five. Rookie Shane Smith will make his Major League debut on Tuesday. The White Sox have a power ranking of 19 and are ranked 13th for offense and first for defense, with a record of 1-2 overall. Minnesota has lost their last three matchups against Chicago.

Chicago White Sox Pitching Dominates While Minnesota Twins Struggle on Both Sides of the Ball

The Chicago White Sox have had a strong start to the season in terms of pitching performance, boasting the best team ERA in baseball at 1.00, a WHIP of 1.00 (ranked sixth), and a batting average allowed of .202 (ranked ninth). However, the team has struggled offensively with a 1-2 record. Despite this, the White Sox are expected to showcase their batting prowess during Tuesday's game. On the other hand, the Minnesota Twins have been struggling both at the plate and on the mound. The team has a low team batting average of .167 and a slugging percentage of .281. Additionally, Minnesota ranks 28th in team ERA at 6.38, 29th in WHIP at 1.75, and opposing hitters are averaging .306 against their pitching. It is worth noting that Minnesota has a losing streak in its recent road games, while Chicago has been performing well in its recent matches.

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