Getting the start for the White Sox (41-59, 20-34 away) will be Lucas Giolito against Bailey Ober for the Twins (52-48, 28-22 home). Today marks game three of their series, with the Twins currently holding the 2-0 lead. Read on to see my best bet for this Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins matchup.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Twins -149

This game will be played at Target Field at 2:10 ET on Sunday, July 23rd.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TWINS:

  • The Twins have gone 7-3 in their ten games at home.
  • Minnesota is on a five game winning streak when favored on the moneyline.
  • The Twins are 2-1 in Bailey Ober’s last five starts.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE AL CENTRAL

Heading into this divisional matchup vs. the Twins, the White Sox have an overall record of 41-59. This mark includes going 15-13 against divisional foes. Currently, they are 4th in the AL Central. Chicago’s overall series record sits at 9-19-2.

Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito will attempt to limit the long ball today, as he has allowed a home-run in each of his past two outings. He currently holds a 6-6 record with an ERA of 3.96 and has amassed 122 strikeouts, good for a K/9 rate of 9.47. Additionally, Giolito has averaged 3.03 walks per nine innings pitched this season.

Lucas Giolito experienced a difficult outing in his most recent start, surrendering eight earned runs and six hits across 3 2/3 innings. The White Sox ultimately fell to the Mets 11-10 in the contest.

So far this season, the White Sox’s has gone deep 110 times, placing them 16th in the league. Over Chicago’s previous five games, they are 15th in runs scored, with their season average of 4.2 runs per game putting them 22nd in the league. The White Sox’s overall team batting average stands at .239 along with an OBP of .296.

Andrew Benintendi has been a key contributor to the Chicago offense this season, boasting a .289 batting average and .380 slugging percentage. In the team’s last ten games, Benintendi has been on fire, leading the way with hits and hitting an impressive .356.

WILL THE MINNESOTA TWINS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

Throughout the season, the Twins have taken advantage of playing at home, posting a series record of 7-5 at Target Field. Their overall record of 52-48 puts Minnesota 1st in the AL Central. Against the runline, their overall record is 50-50 and 22-28 at home. This year’s Twins’ games have an over/under record of 45-49.

As he gets ready to face the White Sox, Minnesota’s Bailey Ober has earned a quality start in each of his last six appearances. So far this season, Ober has taken the mound 15 times and holds a 6-4 record with an ERA of 2.74. Opposing batters have been held to a .210 average against him, accompanied by an OPS of .610. The right-hander has racked up 84 strikeouts while walking 18 batters in 2023.

The Minnesota Twins earned a victory in Bailey Ober’s most recent start, defeating the Seattle Mariners 10-3. Ober pitched six innings, surrendering seven hits and three earned runs while adding a win to his season record.

For the season, the Twins’ offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 7th in the league in scoring, with a total of 56 runs. Overall, Minnesota’s team batting average is .235, putting them 20th in the MLB.

Byron Buxton has been a major contributor to the Minnesota Twins’ offense this season. His .195 batting average and 40 RBIs have been integral to the team’s success, and his 17 home runs have provided a significant boost.