by Rod Pearson
Saturday, Jul 16, 2022
Game Time: 2:10 pm ET, Sunday, July 17, 2022
Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
Where to Watch: BSN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: White Sox NL, Twins NL; Over/Under: NL runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: White Sox NL, Twins NL; Over/Under: NL runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: White Sox NL, Twins NL; Over/Under: NL runs
Season Record
Chicago White Sox: 45-45 (3rd place, AL Central)
Minnesota Twins: 49-43 (1st place, AL Central)
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Chicago White Sox: 6-4 last 10
Minnesota Twins: 4-6 last 10
Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins Preview and Analysis
The White Sox enter this game on a 4 game winning streak. They split their last series against the Cleveland Guardians 2-2 in a 4-game series. They enter this game with a 45-45 record overall and have a road record of 26-20. This is the series finale of a 4-game series with the Twins on Sunday with the 3rd game still to be played on Saturday. Their offense ranks 19th in the MLB with a .691 OPS. Lance Lynn is their starting pitcher on Saturday while Dylan Cease is making his start in this game on Sunday. He is 8-4 with a 2.30 ERA this season. His team won 5 of their last 6 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last start, he allowed 0 ER, 0 HRs, and 3 BB with 9 Ks on 5 hits through 5.2 IP against the Cleveland Guardians.
The Twins enter this game on a 2 game losing streak. They split their last series against the Milwaukee Brewers 1-1 in a 2-game series. They enter this game with a 49-43 record overall and have a home record of 26-21. This is the 4th game of a 4-game series with the White Sox on Sunday with the 3rd game still to be played on Saturday. Their offense ranks 5th in the MLB with a .745 OPS. Dylan Bundy is on the mound on Saturday while there is no probable starting pitcher yet throwing the first pitch in this game on Sunday.
White Sox vs Twins Prediction
The current betting odds have not been listed for this game yet. The White Sox are starting to gain some steam in their recent games as they have put together a win streak in their last few. Their offense has also been waking up as they are scoring a lot more runs now and will likely continue to do so with their team getting healthier. Their pitching has also been a lot better over the last week and that will help them to win some more games as they are supposed to be the best team in the AL Central with the talent they have. The Twins have been playing very well all season but they are finally slowing down and their pitching has not been great recently with their bullpen allowing a lot of runs over the last week. The White Sox are in the midst of a big run and they are going to be a tough team to stop with the way their offense is performing. The Twins do not have the pitching to shut them down here. The best way to place a bet in this game is on the White Sox to win here.
White Sox Twins Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Sunday, July 17, 2022 (2:10 pm ET start time) is White Sox 5 Twins 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Chicago White Sox: 18-13 (+5.8 Units) ML when the money line is +125 to -125. 26-20 (+9.6 Units) ML in road games. 28-18 UNDER after 6 consecutive games versus division rivals.
Minnesota Twins: 158-158 (-22.9 Units) ML in all games. 87-73 (-7.5 Units) ML in home games. 8-3 UNDER at home when the money line is +125 to -125.
Key Injuries
Chicago White Sox: J. Burger (3B) Late July - Hand. Y. Grandal (C) Late July - Back. D. Mendick (SS) out for season - Knee.
Minnesota Twins: M. Sano (3B) Late July - Knee. T. Larnach (RF) Early Aug - Abdominal. R. Lewis (SS) out for season - Knee.
Notable Quotes
"Just the right guy to have that happen, right?. Ultimate team guy." - Tony La Russa after his team’s win against the Twins on Friday.
"We're looking for a big play right there. They're tough plays, though. Most of the time they're not going to play out the way you want when the ball's hit like that." - Rocco Baldelli after his team’s loss against the White Sox on Friday.
Starting Lineups
Chicago White Sox
Tim Anderson (D) SS
Yoan Moncada (A) 3B
Luis Robert (D) CF
Jose Abreu (D) 1B
Andrew Vaughn (D) DH
AJ Pollock (D) LF
Leury Garcia (A) RF
Josh Harrison (D) 2B
Reese McGuire (Z) C
Minnesota Twins
Luis Arraez (Z) 1B
Carlos Correa (D) SS
Byron Buxton (D) DH
Max Kepler (Z) RF
Jorge Polanco (A) 2B
Alex Kirilloff (Z) LF
Jose Miranda (D) 3B
Nick Gordon (Z) CF
Gary Sanchez (D) C
Statistical Leaders
Chicago White Sox
Batting Average: Tim Anderson (.313)
Hits: Jose Abreu (102)
Home Runs: Luis Robert (12)
RBI: Luis Robert (54)
Stolen Bases: Luis Robert (11)
Wins: Dylan Cease (8)
Saves: Liam Hendriks (18)
ERA: Kendall Graveman (2.21)
Minnesota Twins
Batting Average: Luis Arraez (.343)
Hits: Luis Arraez (103)
Home Runs: Byron Buxton (23)
RBI: Jorge Polanco (45)
Stolen Bases: Jorge Polanco (3)
Wins: Joe Ryan (6)
Saves: Emilio Pagan (9)
ERA: Jorge Alcala (0.00)
Managers:
Chicago White Sox: Tony La Russa (2nd season)
Minnesota Twins: Rocco Baldelli (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
