Adam Williams presents his prediction for the MLB match.
The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox currently sit near the bottom of the American League standings. However, the Minnesota Twins have managed to pull ahead by securing victories in the first two games of this series, outscoring their opponents 10:5 overall.
Minnesota Twins
Starting pitcher Chris Paddack will be looking to improve his numbers against a significantly less challenging opponent compared to recent outings against the Atlanta Braves and the Detroit Tigers. The opening stretch of the season hasn’t worked in his favour, making it difficult to make firm judgments at this stage. Over the past two seasons, Chris Paddack has recorded a respectable xERA for a mid-rotation starter — 4.81 and 4.66, respectively. These statistics make him a reliable option to close out the series against the Chicago White Sox.
Chicago White Sox
Taking the mound for the visitors will be pitcher Shane Smith, who was the first overall pick in this winter’s Rule 5 Draft — a mechanism that allows minor league players to move into the majors. Shane Smith brings a promising skill set to the table. His change-up averages 145.6 km/h, only slightly slower than his fastball — a combination that could be effective against the Minnesota Twins’ underperforming offence, which ranks 26th in the league with just 80 RBIs.
Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox Prediction
Additionally, weather conditions at the start of the game are expected to favour pitchers. Since 2005, in games where temperatures fall between 7–11°C and wind speeds reach 9–11 km/h, Total Under wagers have historically delivered a 4.7% ROI. In these circumstances, a total of 8.5 seems overly optimistic.
