In this article we will formulate a Twins vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 30th 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 64-72 this year after they lost the first two games by scores of 4-7 and 2-3. In game two, Minnesota led 2-1 in the second inning, but went scoreless over the last seven innings for the loss. The Twins recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Bell, who went 1-3 with one RBI. Ober allowed two hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings, while Morris picked up the loss 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 4.68 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while they have scored 621 runs with a .246 batting average and a .318 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 81 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Zebby Matthews, who is 8-8 with a 4.86 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 103.2 innings pitched this year.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 72-63 this season after they won game two by a score of 3-2 on Saturday. Chicago scored once in the fourth inning to tie the game and once in the sixth for the win. The White Sox recorded three hits in the game and they were led by Benintendi, who went 3-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Fedde allowed three hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Hudson got 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 4.14 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 651 runs with a .238 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 Jordan Hicks, who is 2-1 with a 3.83 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP over 40.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Twins have won four of their last five games against AL opponents following a home loss.
- The White Sox have lost 18 of their last 23 day games following a road win.
- The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last eight Sunday games against AL opponents.
- The Twins have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight home day games.
- The Twins have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine Sunday home games.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won each of their last eight games as underdogs against AL opponents.
- The Twins have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last 10 road games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven day games against the Twins.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven day games against the Twins.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Twins’ last four day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the White Sox’s last four day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of Zebby Matthews’ last nine appearances as a starter.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the White Sox’s last four games as underdogs.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Zebby Matthews has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances.
- Brooks Lee has hit a home run in three of the Twins’ last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Zebby Matthews has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Royce Lewis has recorded at least one hit in each of the Twins’ last 10 home games against AL opponents.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Andrew Benintendi has recorded two or more hits in each of the White Sox’s last four games as underdogs against the Twins.
- Andrew Benintendi has hit a home run in three of the White Sox’s last four games as underdogs against the Twins.
Twins vs White Sox Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they are leading the AL Central by 4.5 games. The White Sox are 31-36 on the road this year, while the Twins are 35-33 at home. Minnesota has dropped four in a row and they have really struggled in recent series. The Twins are starting Matthews, who has allowed one earned run in back to back starts, while Hicks will be an opener for Chicago. Take the Twins at home here.