The Chicago White Sox look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Minnesota Twins arrive at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday.
Phil Hughes gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Minnesota Twins on Thursday; he's 4-1 on the season. The Chicago White Sox, meanwhile, will counter with Derek Holland, who will be looking to improve on his 3-2 mark.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Chicago sat as -138 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 9, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.5-4.0 win for the White Sox on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Chicago (15-16) will face the 16-14 Twins in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Minnesota injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Chicago White Sox rated this week at No. 12 and the Minnesota Twins sitting at No. 24.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Chicago White Sox No. 23 ranked offense (3.97 runs per game) against a Minnesota Twins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 22 at 4.77 runs allowed per game. The Chicago White Sox have been averaging 7.94 hits per game, less than the Minnesota Twins have managed so far this season (8.23 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Chicago has the No. 3-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Twins own the No. 22 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Twins grabbed a win last time out, defeating M Pelfrey and the White Sox 7-2 on Tuesday at New Comiskey Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Cleveland, Friday, May 12th
Chicago home to San Diego, Friday, May 12th