Moneyline Favors Minnesota Twins in MLB Battle with Chicago White Sox

The visiting Chicago White Sox hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to pick up a win at Target Field against the Minnesota Twins.

The match puts starter James Shields for the Chicago White Sox on the hill facing Jose Berrios for the Minnesota Twins. Shields brings a 1-6 mark to the game, while Berrios is 6-5 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Minnesota Twins as -209 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.4-0.2 win for the Twins on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Minnesota (26-32) will face the 20-39 White Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Chicago injuries news.

The Minnesota Twins sit at No. 13 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Chicago White Sox sit at No. 20 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Minnesota Twins No. 15-rated offense, averaging 4.28 runs per game, against a Chicago White Sox defense that ranks No. 28 at 5.27 in runs allowed per game. The Minnesota Twins have averaged 8.24 hits per game so far, less than Chicago White Sox batters have averaged on the year (8.32 hits per game).

Chicago brings the No. 28-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Twins's No. 18-ranked defense.