In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Twins prediction for this MLB game on Friday, September 4th at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 73-67 this season after they lost three out of four against the Astros by scores of 3-6, 5-1, 0-2, and 2-6 In game four, Chicago tied the game at two in the second inning, but went scoreless over the last seven innings for the loss. The White Sox recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Rogers, who went 1-3 with one RBI. Castillo allowed six hits and six earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Richards threw an inning in relief. Prior to that series, Chicago won two out of three against the Twins and two out of three against the Rangers.
This season, Chicago has a 4.14 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 662 runs with a .236 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 29 home runs and 79 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 29 home runs and 76 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Erick Fedde, who is 7-8 with a 4.16 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP over 123.1 innings pitched this season.
Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
The Minnesota Twins are 67-73 this year after they won two out of three against the Tigers by scores of 11-1, 15-2, and 6-11. In game three, Minnesota erased a 5-1 deficit in the later innings, but they allowed five runs in 12th for the loss. The Twins recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Lewis, who went 1-6 with two RBIs. Kremer allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Nance picked up the loss. Prior to that series, Minnesota lost two out of three against the White Sox and two out of three against the Athletics.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.63 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while they have scored 658 runs with a .246 batting average and a .320 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 83 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Zebby Matthews, who is 9-8 with a 4.58 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 112.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The Twins have lost seven of their last eight road games.
- The White Sox have won seven of their last eight games against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 night games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six road games.
- The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven Friday games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Friday games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The White Sox have lost each of their last 12 night games against the Twins following a road loss.
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Twins and White Sox.
- The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against AL opponents.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven night games against the Twins following a road loss.
- The Twins have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games at Rate Field against opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Twins’ last five night games against AL opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the White Sox’s last four night games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Erick Fedde’s last nine appearances as a starter.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Zebby Matthews’ last six appearances as a starter.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Tristan Peters has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last five home games.
- Erick Fedde has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against the Twins.
- Braden Montgomery has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox’s last 10 night games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Brooks Lee has hit a home run in three of the Twins’ last four games as road underdogs.
- Zebby Matthews has recorded a win in each of his last five appearances.
- Zebby Matthews has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last six road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Victor Caratini has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against the White Sox after not playing the previous day.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank 6th in the league for runs scored this season (662).
- The White Sox rank 6th in the league for home runs this season (181).
- The Twins rank 27th in the league for runs allowed this season (696).
- The Twins rank 25th in the league for ERA this season (4.63).
White Sox vs Twins Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup after losing four of their last five games and they have scored three runs or fewer in all four of those losses. The White Sox are 41-27 at home this year, while the Twins are 29-39 on the road. Minnesota has won three of their last four games and they have scored 37 runs during that span. The Twins are starting Matthews, who has allowed one earned run in three straight starts, while Fedde has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three straight outings. Take the under here.