In this article we will formulate a Twins vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 28th at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
The Minnesota Twins are 64-70 this year after they lost two out of three against the Athletics by scores of 9-6, 2-4, and 4-7. In game three, Minnesota led 4-2 in the sixth inning, but they allowed the last five runs for the loss. The Twins recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Larnach, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Prielipp allowed six hits and three earned runs over 5.1 innings, while Morris picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Minnesota lost all three against the Padres, but did sweep the Braves before that.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.69 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .254 opponent batting average, while they have scored 615 runs with a .245 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Byron Buxton has led the Twins with 25 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Josh Bell has added 17 home runs and 80 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Dean Kremer, who is 2-4 with a 5.22 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP over 58.2 innings pitched this year.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 70-63 this season after they won two out of three against the Rangers by scores of 2-11, 11-7, and 10-4. In game three, Chicago scored 10 runs in the first six innings and cruised to the win. The White Sox recorded 15 hits in the game and they were led by Doyle, who went 2-4 with one home run and four RBIs. Burke allowed two hits and two earned runs over 3.0 innings, while Newcomb picked up the win and Cannon got the save. Prior to that series, Chicago won two out of three against the Mets, but lost a makeup game against the Braves before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.16 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 641 runs with a .239 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 27 home runs and 73 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 29 home runs and 76 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Luis Castillo, who is 4-10 with a 5.19 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP over 118.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Twins have won each of their last eight home games following a road loss.
- The White Sox have lost eight of their last nine road games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine road games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last five night games against the White Sox following a road loss.
- The Twins have led after 5 innings in each of their last four home games.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won each of their last six games as underdogs against AL opponents.
- The Twins have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last eight road games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six Friday games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Twins’ last seven home games against AL Central opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in four of the White Sox’s last five road games against AL Central opponents.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Brooks Lee has hit a home run in each of the Twins’ last two games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Dean Kremer has recorded a win in four of his five previous appearances against the White Sox.
- Dean Kremer has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances at Target Field.
- Ryan Jeffers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances with the Twins as home favorites against AL opponents.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Tristan Peters has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last five games.
- Luis Castillo has recorded five or more strikeouts in eight of his last 10 appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Miguel Vargas has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances in night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Twins rank 28th in the league for ERA this season (4.69).
- The Twins rank 27th in the league for runs allowed this season (671).
- The White Sox rank 4th in the league for home runs this season (178).
- The White Sox rank 6th in the league for runs scored this season (641).
Twins vs White Sox Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored 21 runs in their last two. The White Sox are 29-36 on the road this year, while the Twins are 35-31 at home. Minnesota has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 7+ runs in four of those five. The Twins are starting Kremer, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four outings, while Castillo has allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last four starts. Take the Twins at home here.