The Chicago White Sox (76-78) take on the Minnesota Twins (75-79) in the 2nd game of their 3-game series in Minneapolis. Wednesday’s 1st pitch is 7:40 p.m. ET at Target Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the White Sox vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Twins lead 8-6
The White Sox have lost 7 games in a row, including Tuesday’s series opener with the Twins. They have been held to 2 or fewer runs in 5 of those 7 games. They hold a 1-game lead on the Twins for 2nd place in the AL Central.
The Twins, despite winning 2 of their last 3, have only 3 wins in their last 12 games. They have been great at home, though, where they are 45-34.
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White Sox at Twins projected starters
RHP Johnny Cueto vs. RHP Josh Winder
Cueto (7-9, 3.15 ERA) makes his 23rd start in 24 appearances. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 in 145 2/3 IP.
- Has picked up the loss in each of his last 3 starts
- Has allowed 11 runs (8 earned) in his last 10 2/3 innings
Winder (4-5, 4.20 ERA) makes his 10th start in 14 appearances. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 in 60 IP.
- Has lost 3 straight decisions and Twins have lost his last 4 starts
- Has allowed 14 ER in his last 19 IP, spanning 4 starts
White Sox at Twins odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:44 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): White Sox -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Twins -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox -1.5 (+160) | Twins +1.5 (-200)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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White Sox at Twins picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 6, Twins 5
Money line
Essentially, this is a matchup between 2 struggling teams and 2 starting pitchers who have struggled recently.
The Twins play well at home and the White Sox play well on the road.
The Twins are 5-3 against the White Sox at home this season.
The White Sox had an 8-game skid earlier this season. I think they will find their offense against a rookie that has been giving up runs.
Take the WHITE SOX (-103).
Run line/Against the spread
The Twins are 35-44 ATS at home this season and 8-13 ATS as the home underdog.
The White Sox are 38-38 ATS on the road but 18-26 ATS as a road favorite. Eight of their last 10 wins have been by 2 or more runs.
However, I do not trust them enough to cover and the line for the Twins isn’t worth the wager. PASS.
Over/Under
Ten of the 14 games between the teams this season have had 8 or more runs.
Five of the White Sox’ last 8 games have had 8 or more runs.
Five of the last 10 for the Twins have as well.
I LEAN OVER 7.5 (-122).
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