Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox Prediction 7-21-23 MLB Picks
The Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins meet in game one of their three-game AL Central division series in MLB action from Target Field on Friday night. These two teams have split the season series so far 3-3, so who will get one up when these rivals meet on Friday? Let’s dive in and find out.
White Sox Salvage Win vs. Mets
The White Sox have been a frustrating team to back this season as a bettor and as a fan as this White Sox team has all of the pieces to contend, but they have once again failed to live up to the hype and at 41-58, even after a 6-2 win over the Mets on Thursday to avoid the sweep, one has to wonder what state the White Sox roster will be in after the trade deadline. Names like Lucas Giolito and Dylan Cease have been thrown around, whether serious or not. There’s still some solid pieces for the Pale Hose though, led by Luis Robert Jr., who has a team-high 28 home runs, 57 RBIs and 100 hits this season. Jake Burger’s also taken a big step forward in 2023 with 21 home runs this season and Andrew Benintendi has a team-best .287 batting average. Lance Lynn will get the start for the White Sox here and is 6-8 with a 6.06 ERA and 133 strikeouts this season.
Twins Settle For Split In Seattle
The Minnesota Twins have been frustrating in their own right this season, but if nothing else, the Twins should thank their lucky stars that they play in the AL Central, which has been one of the more disappointing divisions in baseball the last couple of years and especially in 2023, with Minnesota leading the way at 50-48 despite having to settle for a four-game split with the Mariners after a 5-0 loss in Thursday’s series finale. Joey Gallo leads the Twins with 17 home runs while Byron Buxton is 2nd on the Twins with 15 dingers this season. Carlos Correa has a team-high 42 RBIs and 77 hits as well as sharing the team lead in doubles with Donovan Solano with 20 two-baggers apiece. Joe Ryan will get the start for the Twins here and is 8-6 with a 3.77 ERA and 131 strikeouts this season.
Minnesota Twins Team Facts
The Twins have lost each of their last three games as home favourites.
The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last seven night games against American League opponents following a road loss.
The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Twins' last four games as home favourites against AL Central opponents.
The Twins have led after 3 innings in each of their last three night games against American League opponents.
Chicago White Sox Team Facts
The White Sox have lost each of their last 11 night games following a road win.
The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against AL Central opponents following a road win.
The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the White Sox's last eight games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
The White Sox have led after 7 innings in five of their last seven games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
The White Sox have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
Joey Gallo has hit a home run in two of his last three home appearances against the White Sox.
Byron Buxton has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 13 appearances with the Twins as favourites against the White Sox.
Byron Buxton has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances with the Twins as favourites against the White Sox.
Joey Gallo has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last three home appearances against the White Sox.
Willi Castro ranks T8th in the league in Steals (22) this season.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
Lance Lynn has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against AL opponents.
Andrew Vaughn has recorded at least one hit in each of the White Sox's last eight games as road underdogs against the Twins.
Eloy Jimenez has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances against AL Central opponents.
Eloy Jimenez has hit a home run in each of the White Sox's last two games as underdogs against the Twins.
Luis Robert has recorded two or more total bases in seven of his last eight appearances against the Twins after playing the previous day.
Luis Robert ranks 3rd in the league in Home Runs (28) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Minnesota Twins ranks 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (940).
The Minnesota Twins ranks 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (746).
The Chicago White Sox ranks 2nd in the league for strikeouts this season (934).
The Chicago White Sox ranks 29th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.296).
Chris’ Pick
I have to look the way of the Twins here. Lance Lynn’s been consistent home and away this season and not in a good way, as he’s got an ERA up over six regardless of where he’s pitched this season. Joe Ryan tends to pitch his better baseball at home and he did throw six innings of one-hit shutout ball against the White Sox earlier this season. I just feel like the Twins have the edge here, so give me Minnesota.
