Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Expert Pick

Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
Date: Saturday, July 22nd, 7:15 ET
Location: Target Field
TV: FOX
Money Line: CWS +120/Min -143 (Stop overpaying for odds! Bet at reduced odds for FREE at BetAnysports!)
Total Line: 8

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Minnesota Twins and the White Sox on Saturday, July 22nd at Target Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

White Sox vs. Twins Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Chicago White Sox: 41-58 SU / OU 44-50 / Runline 49-50
Minnesota Twins: 51-48 SU / OU 45-48 / Runline 50-49

Heading into today’s action, the White Sox’s record of 41-58 has them sitting 4th in the AL Central. Currently, they are 10 games out of the division lead. Over their last five games, they are 2-3 and have a road and home record of 20-33 and 21-25, respectively. Chicago’s overall series record sits at 9-19-2.

• The White Sox have covered the runline in 49.5% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.7
• The White Sox have been favored in 36.4% of their games and have runline records of 22-24 and 27-26 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the White Sox have an over/under record of just 44-50.

The Twins head into today’s game in first place in the AL Central on a record of 51-48. Over their last five games, they have put together an above .500 record of 3-2. At home, Minnesota is 27-22 and 24-26 on the road. Their overall series record comes in at 13-13-4.

• The Twins have covered the runline in 50.5% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.4
• The Twins have been favored in 62.6% of their games and have runline records of 22-27 and 28-22 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Twins have an over/under record of just 45-48.

Pitching Matchup

Dylan Cease has an overall record of 4-3, and will get the start for the White Sox. With 20 appearances, his ERA currently stands at 4.18, while his K/9 figure is 10.78. Additionally, he has a FIP of 3.76 and an OBP of .309.

In Dylan Cease’s last outing, he gave up one run on three hits to the Braves. Cease came away with the win, as the White Sox came out on top by a score of 8-1.

Today will be Sonny Gray’s 20th appearance this season, and he has an overall record of 4-4. His current ERA stands at 3.16 and OBP allowed of .305. So far, he struckout 106 batters and has a WHIP of 1.29. On the road, his ERA is 3.33 compared to 3.10 at home.

After a loss against the Mariners, Sonny Gray is coming off a performance where he gave up five runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings.

White Sox vs. Twins Offense Outlook

The White Sox have played 100 games so far this season and are currently ranked 20th in the league with an average of 4.2 runs per game. In terms of home run hitting, Chicago is 12th, having hit the ball out of the park 110 times. Their overall batting average is .238, including .220 on the road and .240 at home.

Chicago White Sox Team Hitting Stats

Chicago White Sox Top Hitters: Last Five Games

With a total of 133 home runs hit so far this season, the Twins are among the top home run hitting teams in baseball (7th). This has translated to an average of 4.4 runs per game and a collective batting average of .235. When playing on the road, their slugging percentage is .376 compared to .425 at home.

Minnesota Twins Top Bats

Minnesota Twins Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Free MLB Pick

The White Sox will go with Dylan Cease tonight, and they’ve won all three of his career starts against Minnesota. He has excellent back numbers against this roster, with a .189 batting average over 106 at-bats. On the other side is Sonny Gray, who has hit a rough patch. The team has lost his past four starts, and he has struggled in his last two allowing 11 earned runs over 11 2/3 innings pitched. Take the Chisox +122