The Chicago White Sox (5-7) will face the Minnesota Twins (7-4) in the final game of a 3-game series Wednesday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1.
The White Sox lost 4-3 in 10 innings to the Tuesday as the Twins evened the series. RHP Lance Lynn allowed 3 ER on 7 H with 0 BB and 10 K over 6 IP.
Chicago trailed 3-2 from the 2nd to the 9th inning before evening things up and forcing extras. Minnesota OF Michael A. Taylor laid down a bunt single that resulted in the winning run crossing on a throwing error in the bottom of the 10th.
The Twins snapped a 2-game losing streak with the win. RHP Pablo Lopez has been fantastic so far this season but took a no-decision with 2 ER on 3 H and 1 BB with 10 K over 7 2/3 IP.
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White Sox at Twins projected starters
RHP Lucas Giolito vs. RHP Sonny Gray
Giolito (0-0, 9.00 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 2.00 WHIP, 1 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 9 IP.
- Gave up 7 ER on 12 H with 0 BB and 3 K over 4 IP at the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
- Has surrendered 2 or more ER in 8 of his last 9 starts dating back to last season
Gray (1-0, 0.75 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 12 IP.
- Notched 13 K’s in his last start vs. the Houston Astros Friday after only fanning 1 in his season debut at the Kansas City Royals on April 1
- Hasn’t allowed more than 4 H in either of his first 2 starts of the season
White Sox at Twins odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): White Sox +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Twins -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-150) | Twins -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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White Sox at Twins picks and predictions
Prediction
Twins 5, White Sox 3
Moneyline
PASS.
The Twins (-160) are expected to secure the win on Wednesday, but taking them straight up isn’t advised at the current odds.
Run line/Against the spread
The TWINS -1.5 (+125) are a solid value with Gray taking the mound. Gray has yet to give up more than 1 ER in either of his first 2 starts and the White Sox are without SS Tim Anderson who was placed on the 10-day IL Tuesday with a sprained knee.
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Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-105).
The White Sox won’t have Anderson leading off in their lineup and Gray has gotten off to an impressive start to the season. I don’t see the Twins scoring enough to help the Over cash despite Giolito’s struggles.
The Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings between these teams in Minnesota and is 4-0 in Gray’s last 4 home starts.
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