The Chicago White Sox (76-79) finish a 3-game set with the Minnesota Twins (76-79) Thursday at Target Field. First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Twins lead 9-6
The White Sox’s season is coming to a futile end as they’ve lost 8 games in a row and are eliminated from postseason contention when they were the favorites in the division entering the season. They have dropped the first 2 contests in this series, 4-0 and 8-4, as they limp into the offseason.
The Twins have won 3 of their 4 outings, but don’t let that fool you. They are 12-18 over the last 30 games. They, too, had a shot at the division, but their lack of pitching and inability to overcome OF Byron Buxton‘s injury-riddled season were too much. They’ve been great at home with a 46-34 mark.
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White Sox at Twins projected starters
RHP Lucas Giolito vs. RHP Louie Varland
Giolito (10-9, 5.05 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 149 2/3 IP.
- Last 4 starts: 0-1, 3.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 21 2/3 IP
- 2 starts vs. Twins this year: 9 IP, 10 H, 3 ER, 5 BB, 14 K
Varland (0-2, 5.06 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 16 IP.
- Last start vs. Los Angeles Angels: 5 2/3 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
- Utilizes a 94-mph fastball as well as a cutter, slider and changeup
- Opponents are hitting .467 off the cutter and .250 or worse off everything else
White Sox at Twins odds
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- Money line (ML): White Sox -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Twins +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+140) | Twins +1.5 (-175)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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White Sox at Twins picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 5, Twins 4
Money line
Giolito has shown some promising signs of late in what has been a severe bust of a season. He has handled the Twins well, too, and they have been in contention all season.
The White Sox have scored 14 runs in the 8-game losing streak. I expect fill-in manager Miguel Cairo, who could be managing for the permanent job, to light a fire to awaken their bats.
Take the WHITE SOX (-120) in a pride game.
Run line/Against the spread
I’m not feeling Chicago’s RL, and Minnesota is too expensive. Varland has allowed at least 2 ER in each of his 3 starts. Look for the White Sox to get started early off of him. Take the WHITE SOX OVER 1.5 TOTAL RUNS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-150).
Over/Under
This is a low number for 2 starters with ERAs over 5. Chicago is 6-4 O/U over the last 10 despite not being able to score. It’s a 60-degree day with a moderate 11-mph gust going to the left-field foul pole. This one sneaks OVER 7.5 (-122).
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