Scheduled for July 8, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field, a prime AL Central showdown awaits as the Minnesota Twins clash with the Chicago White Sox at 8:10 pm. Expect overcast weather as the two teams vie for dominance.

While the Twins have yet to declare their starting pitcher, Chris Flexen, boasting a 5.082 ERA, will take the mound for the White Sox.

In the race for the AL Central, the Twins hold the 4th spot with a record of 51-39, showing a solid .57 winning percentage. They’ve shown a robust form lately, clinching 7 wins in their last 10 outings and riding a winning streak of two games. With a home record of 27-18 and road successes at 24-21, the Twins have tallied 447 runs scored against 396 runs allowed.

Conversely, the White Sox sit at 15th in the same division, having faced a tough season with a 26-66 record. At 7-23 in division play and winning only 5 of their last 10 games, their struggles are evident as they seek to break a two-game losing streak. The White Sox have recorded a modest offensive output with 295 runs and have conceded 459 runs.

Heading into this game, the betting odds suggest a slight tilt in favor of the Twins. The point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 9.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair. For those looking to back the teams, the moneyline bets stand at -183 for the Twins and +155 for the White Sox. These odds reflect the Twins’ stronger standing and recent performance trends against a struggling White Sox team.