Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox Prediction 7-23-23 MLB Picks

The Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins meet in the finale of their three-game AL Central division series from Target Field in MLB action on Sunday. Can the White Sox salvage something from the series? Or will the Twins complete the sweep here? Let’s dive in and find out.

Chicago White Sox Team Preview

The Chicago White Sox had some hope coming out of the all-star break, taking two of three from the Atlanta Braves, but since them, they’ve lost 4 of 5 and have stumbled back to 41-59 through 100 games, 11 games back of the division-leading Twins and 13.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot. Luis Robert Jr. leads the White Sox with 102 hits, 28 home runs and 57 RBIs while Andrew Benintendi has a team-best .289 batting average and .353 OBP. Robert Jr. also has a team-high 25 doubles while Andrew Vaughn’s chipped in 12 home runs and is 2nd on the White Sox with 54 RBIs this season. Lucas Giolito will start for the White Sox here and is 6-6 with a 3.96 ERA and 122 strikeouts this season.

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have had their ups and downs as well, but the good news for the Twins is that they’re taking care of business against the teams they need to and what they’ve done to this point has been good enough as the AL Central goes through a down year. That being said, following Saturday’s win, the Twins improved to 52-48, and remain two games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians atop the AL Central mountain. Carlos Correa leads the Twins with 79 hits and 43 RBIs while Byron Buxton and Joey Gallo share the team lead with 17 home runs this season. Correa also has a team-high 21 doubles as well this season. Bailey Ober will get the nod for the Twins here and is 6-4 with a 2.74 ERA and 84 strikeouts this season.

Minnesota Twins Team Facts

The Twins have won each of their last six games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.

The Twins have covered the run line in seven of their last eight day games against the White Sox following a win.

The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as home favourites against American League opponents.

Chicago White Sox Team Facts

The White Sox have lost seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.

The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six day games against AL Central opponents following a loss.

The White Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last five road day games.

Matchup/League Facts

The Minnesota Twins ranks 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (960).

The Minnesota Twins ranks 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1020).

The Chicago White Sox ranks 2nd in the league for strikeouts this season (952).

The Chicago White Sox ranks 29th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.296).

Chris’ Pick

I have to back the Twins here. The White Sox just continue to struggle to put positive results together and Lucas Giolito, while likely trade bait for the White Sox, has not fared well on the road this season with an ERA just under six, and I don’t expect that to change here. The Twins have hit righties well since the all-star break and I look for them to complete the sweep here. Give me the Twins.