Chicago White Sox vs
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Twins favored to win as they face struggling White Sox in final AL divisional series game

The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins will wrap up their four-game AL divisional series on Thursday with the Twins currently leading 2-0. White Sox will start Mike Soroka (ERA: 7.5) while Twins will counter with Bailey Ober (ERA: 4.91). Minnesota is favored to win with a betting line of -248 that has remained steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +210 | Twins -248
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-105) | Twins -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 71%.

Chicago vs Minnesota Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are struggling this season, both offensively and defensively. Mike Soroka will be on the mound on Thursday despite his recent struggles, with a 0-3 record and a 6.98 ERA. The team is dealing with key injuries to key players like Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert, with Andrew Vaughn struggling at the plate. Chicago has yet to win a series this season and is currently ranked last in offense and 29th in defense. With a record of 3-20, the White Sox are having a disastrous season so far.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

Bailey Ober will be on the mound for Minnesota in the upcoming series, showing improvement in recent outings after a rocky first start. Despite the team's struggles in recent games, they have been performing well against Chicago's pitching staff. The Twins need more production from Carlos Santana, who has been struggling at the plate. With Carlos Correa out, the team is still managing to put up decent numbers on defense but is lacking in offensive power. The Twins have a power ranking of 27 and are ranked 26th for offense, scoring an average of 3.52 runs per game. Chicago has had the upper hand in recent matchups, winning their last three against Minnesota.

Struggling White Sox Face Injury-Plagued Twins in Key Matchup

The Chicago White Sox have been facing challenges in winning games, while the Minnesota Twins are also struggling with only four wins in their last ten games, primarily due to an inconsistent offense. The Twins have a record of 4-6 in their previous ten home games up to Wednesday night. White Sox starting pitcher Mike Soroka, who is known for his resilience in overcoming injuries, holds a solid 3.70 ERA in his Major League Baseball career and is positioned for a favorable matchup against the Twins' offense, which ranks 28th in OPS. Furthermore, Minnesota is currently playing without key players Max Kepler, Royce Lewis, and Carlos Correa. Despite the White Sox's narrow loss by one run on Tuesday, I anticipate a competitive game where they will likely keep the score close.

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