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Twins Set to Face White Sox in Three-Game Series: Can Chicago Overcome Recent Struggles to Upset Minnesota?

The Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox are set to face off in a three-game series starting Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Twins hold a 4-2 advantage over the White Sox in their head-to-head matchups this season. Both teams are looking to snap losing streaks coming into this series. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -137 | White Sox +122
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+125) | White Sox +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 58%.

Minnesota Twins

Despite recent struggles, the Minnesota Twins hold an edge on paper going into their matchup. The team has shown solid offensive power, led by Byron Buxton, Trevor Larnach, and Brooks Lee. While their team batting average and run production are modest, they have hit 136 home runs this season. On the mound, Zebby Matthews will look to stabilize a pitching staff that ranks 15th in MLB with a 4.26 ERA. The bullpen has 22 saves but has struggled overall with a 4.24 ERA and low strikeout numbers.

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have been struggling recently, losing six of their last seven games, including a 1-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The team's offense has been problematic all season, ranking near the bottom in scoring, batting average, and home runs. Despite this, Lenyn Sosa has been a standout with a .271 average, 17 home runs, and 55 RBI. Aaron Civale will start on Friday with a 3-8 record and a 4.88 ERA. He has had mixed results since joining Chicago, but has a history of struggling against the Twins. The team's bullpen is ranked 17th with a 3.98 ERA.

Twins to Start Matthews Against White Sox: White Sox the Underdog in Matchup

Zebby Matthews, recently activated from a 15-day stint on the injured list, will be starting for the Twins. Matthews, with a record of 2-3 and a 5.46 ERA on the road this season, has struggled in his recent outings, resulting in three losses out of his last four starts. Aaron Civale, on the other hand, has shown consistency in four out of his last five appearances despite a rough outing against Cleveland on August 8. Both teams have been facing challenges in securing wins recently, but the White Sox demonstrated resilience in a recent game against Atlanta. Considering these factors, I am inclined to support the White Sox as an underdog in this matchup.

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