The Minnesota Twins will visit the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Wednesday, April 02, 2025. The game is set to begin at 2:10 PM. As the regular season kicks off, both teams look to build on their spring training performances and last year’s stats.
Twins vs. White Sox Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: White Sox +158. The White Sox have a better record and strong pitching stats so far this season. Sean Burke’s recent performance was solid with a 0.00 ERA in his last outing.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-125). The Twins have struggled offensively with a low batting average, and both teams have shown strong pitching performances early in the season.
Team Trends
- The Minnesota Twins have a regular season record of 1-4, with all games played on the road.
- The Chicago White Sox hold a 2-3 record in the regular season, with all games played at home.
- In spring training, the Twins defeated the White Sox 8-3, with Harrison Bader hitting a home run and collecting 3 RBIs.
- Andrew Benintendi was a key player for the White Sox in spring training, going 3/4 with 2 runs against the Twins.
- During spring training, the White Sox pitcher Sean Burke had a strong outing against the Angels, allowing no runs over 6 innings.
Twins vs White Sox Preview
The Minnesota Twins will take on the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Wednesday. This game marks the start of the regular season for both teams. The Twins hope to improve on their performance from last year, while the White Sox aim to continue their strong play from spring training.
Pablo López will be on the mound for the Twins. He had a mixed spring training, with an ERA of 6.62 over five appearances. Sean Burke will pitch for the White Sox. He is coming off a strong first game of the season, where he pitched six scoreless innings against the Angels. Both pitchers will look to set the tone for their teams in this early season game.
Chicago White Sox: Early Season Highlights
The Chicago White Sox have started their season with some strong performances. Andrew Benintendi has been a standout, playing in five games with a batting average of .353. He has hit two home runs and driven in six runs, showing his ability to contribute to the team’s offense. Nick Maton and Michael A. Taylor are also making their presence felt. Maton has a batting average of .222 but has shown power with two home runs. Taylor, with a .333 average, has scored three runs and hit one home run in five games. On the pitching side, Sean Burke had an impressive start. He pitched six innings without allowing any runs in his first regular-season game. The White Sox pitching staff has a team ERA of 2.20, ranking third overall, showcasing their strength on the mound.
Minnesota Twins: Early Season Insights
The Minnesota Twins have started the season with mixed results. Willi Castro is off to a solid start with a .294 batting average and one home run. Harrison Bader has shown power early, hitting two home runs in four games. Trevor Larnach has been consistent with a .308 batting average. He has scored three runs but has not driven in any yet. The Twins’ team batting average sits at .174, ranking 25th overall. Pablo López is a key pitcher for the Twins. In his first regular-season game, he pitched five innings with a 3.60 ERA. During spring training, he had 22 strikeouts over 17 2/3 innings.
Final Betting Pick
The White Sox money line at +158 looks appealing due to their strong start and solid pitching. Sean Burke’s performance in his last outing was impressive, with a 0.00 ERA over six innings. The White Sox also have a better record than the Twins this season, which adds confidence to this pick.
The under 7.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ pitching strengths and the Twins’ struggles at the plate. The Twins have a low batting average of .174, ranking 25th in the league. With both teams showing good pitching early in the season, a low-scoring game seems likely.
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Last updated:April 2, 2025 Twins, White Sox