The Chicago White Sox are trying to stay in the playoff mix, and will need a hot final third of the season in order to catch the teams ahead of them. Beating inferior teams is paramount, and that includes a matchup against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, July 31st, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Despite being on the road, the White Sox could be favored to win this contest in MLB gambling.
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ODDS ANALYSIS
The White Sox have surged back to .500 on the season at 50-50 through 100 games, and while the Cleveland Indians could be tough to catch in the American League Central, one of the wild card spots could be in play if the team can get hot. It’s still unrealistic to get there, as teams like the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros have more talent and have better records currently.
The Twins can take aim at the future, as they sit at 37-62 on the season and are out of the playoff picture. Minnesota has some promising young prospects and will likely give them plenty of playing time down the stretch. There could be some growing pains, which is something to keep in mind when it comes to the odds on individual gamers.
PROBABLE PITCHERS
The Twins are set to send right-hander Ervin Santana to the mound. He is 3-9 with a 3.78 ERA on the season, with a 1.24 WHIP and 80 strikeouts in 114.1 innings pitched. Santana is a steady presence and has pitched well of late. Santana has a 2.02 ERA over his past seven starts and will likely keep his team in the game.
The White Sox have yet to announce a starting pitcher for this game. James Shields pitched on Tuesday and could be in line to get the ball, but it’s important to double-check. He has been involved in trade rumors and if the White Sox decide to become sellers, he could be gone. If not, Shields is a solid pitcher who could help tip the scales and make his team the favorite.
LIVE BETTING
The White Sox haven’t been able to have a more impressive record because two of their biggest bats have underwhelmed. First baseman Jose Abreu is batting .276 but only has 11 home runs and a .761 OPS, low power numbers for a big hitter. Third baseman Todd Frazier has a team-best 29 homers but is batting only .212 on the year, limiting his overall effectiveness. Despite that, both are dangerous in this game.
The Twins offense has been decent, as its pitching has been the problem. Big-time prospect Miguel Sano is batting .246 with 15 homers and 38 RBIs, while second baseman Brian Dozier is hitting .249 with 17 home runs and 51 RBIs. Byron Buxton has struggled with the bat but is also a potential star who could have an impact on this game.
QUICK PICK
If Shields pitches, the White Sox should have a pretty good shot at picking up a victory. While Santana is a decent starter, he isn’t overpowering. Chicago has more to play for right around the trade deadline and if the front office decides the group is a contender, the players will try to live up to that. However, if some of the White Sox get traded away, that could totally change the complexion of the game. Keep an eye on all the moves preceding the game in MLB gambling.
MLB Odds: White Sox 4, Twins 2
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