In this article we will formulate a White Sox vs Twins prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 6th 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 74-68 this season after they split the first two games by scores of 4-1 and 4-6. In game two, Chicago led 3-0 in the first inning, but scored just once in the last eight innings for the loss. The White Sox recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Murakami, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Kay allowed six hits and five earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Newcomb allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago lost three out of four against the Astros, but did win two out of three against the Twins before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.13 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 670 runs with a .236 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Colson Montgomery has led the White Sox with 31 home runs and 82 RBIs, while Miguel Vargas has added 30 home runs and 78 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Bryan Hudson, who is 4-4 with a 3.03 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP over 59.1 innings pitched this season.
Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
The Minnesota Twins are 68-74 this year after they won game two by a score of 6-4 last night. Minnesota scored five runs in the 4th/5th innings and pulled away in the seventh in the win. The Twins recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Jeffers, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Bradley allowed four hits and four earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Gomez picked up the save. Prior to this series, Minnesota won two out of three against the Tigers, but lost two out of three against the White Sox before that.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.62 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and a .251 opponent batting average, while they have scored 665 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 18 home runs and 84 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Bailey Ober, who is 7-4 with a 4.37 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 113.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago White Sox will win
- The White Sox have won each of their last seven games following a home loss.
- The Twins have lost six of their last seven road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven night games following a home loss.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games at Rate Field following a road win.
- The White Sox have won the first inning in each of their last four night games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine games at Rate Field.
- The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last eight games at Rate Field.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The underdogs have won five of the last seven games between the Twins and White Sox.
- The White Sox have lost 18 of their last 22 night games against the Twins following a loss.
- The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last nine Sunday games against AL opponents.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as favorites against the Twins following a home loss.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Twins’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the White Sox’s last six 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 the last six games between the Twins and White Sox.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Twins’ last nine games.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Tristan Peters has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
- Colson Montgomery has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last three home games against AL Central opponents.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Bailey Ober has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances with the Twins as underdogs against the White Sox.
- Josh Bell has recorded at least one hit in each of the Twins’ last 10 night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Ryan Jeffers has hit at least one home run in three of the Twins’ last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The White Sox rank T5th in the league for home runs this season (186).
- The White Sox rank 25th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1291).
- The Twins rank T26th in the league for runs allowed this season (704).
- The Twins rank 6th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1124).
White Sox vs Twins Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and their lead is down 2.5 games in the AL Central. The White Sox are 42-28 at home this year, while the Twins are 30-40 on the road. Minnesota has won three of their last five games and they have scored 6+ runs in four of their last five. The Twins are starting Ober, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three straight starts, while Hudson will be an opener. Take the White Sox to win here.