MLB wagering interest swings to the Chicago vs Minnesota battle on Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field as the White Sox try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

The match puts starter Kevin Correia for the Twins on the hill facing Jose Quintana for the White Sox. Correia brings a 7-8 mark to the game, while Quintana is 6-3 to date on the season.



View Minnesota vs Chi White Sox Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Those who planned on backing the visitors in this one found the Twins listed as underdogs of +-140 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for updates at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings:
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the White Sox at No. 12 in the American League and the Twins at No. 14 in the American League heading into this contest.



How They Match Up:
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Chicago's American League No. 15-ranked scoring average of 3.7 runs per game, against a Twins offense rated No. 12 and scoring 4 runs per game in the league. The White Sox have averaged 8.5 hits per game to date this season, more than the Twins hitters have managed (8.3 per nine innings).

Chicago owns the American League's No. 8 defense, allowing 4.4 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Minnesota's American League No. 11-rated defense.

In their last action, Minnesota was a 5-4 loser on the road against the White Sox. Bettors on Chicago at -111 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well. Minnesota looks to rebound from a loss to the White Sox, who beat them 5-4 on Saturday behind a start from Andre Rienzo at U.S. Cellular Field.




Minnesota Twins Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Chicago White Sox Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 2-8
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few Twins at White Sox trends to consider:
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Chi White Sox
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
Chi White Sox are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home
Chi White Sox are 4-12 SU in their last 16 games


Next up:
Minnesota home to Cleveland, Monday, August 12
Chi White Sox home to Detroit, Monday, August 12