In this article we will formulate a Twins vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 29th 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 64-71 this year after they lost game one by a score of 4-7 last night. Minnesota tied the game at four in the second inning, but went scoreless over the last seven innings for the loss. The Twins recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Lee, who went 2-5 with one home run and three RBIs. Kremer allowed seven hits and five earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Adams allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Minnesota lost two out of three against the Athletics and all three against the Padres.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.70 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .254 opponent batting average, while they have scored 619 runs with a .246 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 Bailey Ober, who is 7-4 with a 4.49 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 108.1 innings pitched this year.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 71-63 this season after they won game one by a score of 7-4 on Friday night. Chicago blew an early 4-0 lead, but they scored the last three runs to get the win. The White Sox recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Montgomery, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Castillo allowed eight hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Taylor got the win and Hudson picked up the save. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Rangers and two out of three against the Mets.
This season, Chicago has a 4.16 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 648 runs with a .239 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 28 home runs and 76 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 29 home runs and 76 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Erick Fedde, who is 6-8 with a 4.18 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP over 118.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The White Sox have lost each of their last eight Saturday games at Target Field.
- The Twins have won each of their last four games against AL opponents following a home loss.
- The Twins have covered the run line in seven of their last eight day games against AL opponents.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six day games against the Twins following a road win.
- The Twins have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven home day games.
- The Twins have led after 5 innings in each of their last six Saturday day games against the White Sox at Target Field.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won each of their last seven games as underdogs against AL opponents.
- The Twins have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last nine road games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last six day games against the Twins.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last six day games against the Twins.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last five games against AL opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the last five games between the White Sox and Twins at Target Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of Bailey Ober’s last eight home appearances as a starter against the White Sox.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Erick Fedde’s last eight appearances as a starter.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Brooks Lee has hit a home run in each of the Twins’ last three games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Bailey Ober has recorded six or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances with the Twins as favorites against the White Sox.
- Kaelen Culpepper has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances after playing the previous day.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Tristan Peters has hit a home run in five of the White Sox’s last six games.
- Erick Fedde has recorded four or more strikeouts in four of his last five road appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Tristan Peters has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Erick Fedde has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against the Twins.
Twins vs White Sox Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed 6+ runs in four of their last five. The Twins are 35-32 at home this year, while the White Sox are 30-36 on the road. Chicago has won four of their last five and they have scored 28 runs in their last three. The White Sox are starting Fedde, who has allowed zero earned runs in his last 8.2 innings, while Ober has allowed 1, 2, 5, 3, and 2 earned runs in his last five outings. Take the White Sox to win again here.