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Struggling White Sox Face Tough Matchup Against Surging Twins in Three-Game Series

The Chicago White Sox will face off against the Minnesota Twins in a three-game series starting on Monday. Both teams have had a slow start to the season, with records below .500 so far. The pitching matchup for Monday's game will feature White Sox rookie Jonathan Cannon (0-0, 1.80 ERA) against Twins' Chris Paddack (0-1, 8.36 ERA). The game is scheduled to start at 7:40 PM EST. Minnesota is favored to win, with the opening line at -178 and the current line at -177.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +150 | Twins -177
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-145) | Twins -1.5 (+122)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 64%.

Chicago vs Minnesota Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are struggling as they head into Minnesota after being swept by the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend. With a rebuilding roster and losing nine of their last ten games, they are sinking fast in the AL Central Division. Despite a brief lead from a two-run home run by Eloy Jimenez, the White Sox fell to the Phillies 8-2 on Sunday, being outscored 24-7 for the weekend. Starter Nick Nastrini had a rough outing, allowing six hits and five runs in just three innings. Rookie righty Jonathan Cannon will start the series opener against the Twins, hoping to turn their fortunes around. The White Sox have several key injuries impacting their lineup. Their power ranking is 30, ranking 30 in offense, 28 in defense, and holding a record of 3-18 this season. For more insights on the MLB season, check out our Free MLB Picks.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins are struggling in the early stages of the 2024 season, losing four of their last five games. Their light-hitting lineup has been a major issue, being held to two runs or less in nine of their 13 losses. With a 7-13 record, the Twins are hoping to turn things around as they face the struggling White Sox in their upcoming series. Veteran pitcher Chris Paddack will start game one, looking to improve upon his 0-1 record and high ERA. The Twins will be without several key players due to injuries. Currently ranked 21st in power rankings, the Twins are 28th in offense, scoring an average of 3.47 runs per game, and 17th in defense, giving up an average of 4.53 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the White Sox defeated the Twins twice.

Struggling White Sox Face Tough Matchup Against Surging Twins

Both the White Sox and Twins have struggled recently, with both teams losing five of their last six games. The White Sox, in particular, have lost nine of their last ten overall and are hitting below .200 for the season, ranking as two of the lowest-scoring teams in baseball. The Twins have had success against the White Sox in the past, winning nine out of 13 games last year and going 5-1 at home in 2023. Despite a strong start from rookie Cannon, the White Sox bullpen has been struggling with the 13th-worst ERA and the eighth-worst WHIP in MLB, while the Twins bullpen has a solid 2.87 ERA and ninth-best WHIP. In this matchup, I believe the Twins have the advantage in the later innings when the game becomes a bullpen contest. Therefore, I recommend taking the Twins to win.

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