Minnesota Twins vs
Chicago White SoxPredictions & Preview

Chicago White Sox Poised for Victory Against Struggling Minnesota Twins

On Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago White Sox (2-2) will look to secure a series win over the Minnesota Twins (0-4) in the final game of their three-game series. The game will take place at Rate Field at 2:10 PM ET. White Sox's Pablo Lopez (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will be starting, while the Twins will counter with Pablo Lopez (0-1, 3.60 ERA). Minnesota has a strong record of 8-2 in their last 10 games against Chicago. Please note that this preview was written prior to Tuesday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -177 | White Sox +158
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (-110) | White Sox +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 64%.

Minnesota vs Chicago Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins are struggling at the start of the season, losing their first four games and facing challenges both offensively and defensively. They have had difficulty scoring runs, with a 1.5 run per game average and a .143 batting average. The team is also struggling on the defensive end, giving up an average of 6.50 runs per game and holding a 7.31 ERA. Willi Castro has been a standout player for the Twins so far, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. The Twins will look to turn things around and avoid losing their first series to division rivals the White Sox since 2023. Their current power ranking is 30, with a ranking of 26 in offense and 27 in defense.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox have shown improvement this season after a slow start last year, winning their first game of the series and aiming to secure their first series win on Wednesday. They currently average 4.75 runs per game with a .210 batting average, .283 on base percentage, and .411 slugging percentage. Andrew Benintendi has been a standout offensive player with a .231 batting average, two home runs, and six RBI. Defensively, the White Sox are allowing just 0.75 runs per game, leading the league in this category with a .169 opponent batting average. In their last game, Burke delivered a strong performance, pitching six scoreless innings in an 8-1 win. The White Sox have a power ranking of 15 and rank 18th in offense, 1st in defense, and currently hold a 2-2 record. Their recent matchups against Minnesota resulted in a 1-2 record for their opponents.

Chicago White Sox Poised for Victory Against Struggling Minnesota Twins

The Chicago White Sox recently secured victories in two out of their last four games, while the Minnesota Twins have incurred losses in their last four consecutive games. Chicago holds a competitive advantage due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers, setting them up for success facing Lopez, who allowed a .364 batting average and four runs in their most recent start. Additionally, with Minnesota's bullpen facing struggles, they will likely struggle to contain the White Sox's offense. The Twins have faced challenges with scoring throughout the season, especially against right-handed pitchers, with an average below .180. Conversely, Burke demonstrated impressive pitching in his debut start, limiting batters to a .143 batting average and only three hits. Given Chicago's solid bullpen performance, it is anticipated that they will be able to effectively control Minnesota's offense. Therefore, a wise choice would be to place a bet on Chicago's money line.

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