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Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Chicago White Sox at Target Field.
Fraser Ellard will be the starting pitcher for the White Sox on this day. Left hander Ellard is 0-1 this season with a 4.82 ERA.
The Twins will counter Ellard with Taj Bradley. Right hander Bradley has a 4.82 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Twins as -154-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
In their last action, Minnesota was a 4-3 loser on the road against the White Sox. Bettors on Chicago at 145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Twins on September 03. Bettors who backed the White Sox at 145 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Chicago:
Team record: 52-88 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Chicago White Sox is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago White Sox is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago White Sox's last 9 games
Minnesota:
Team record: 61-77 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 9 games
Next up:
Chicago at Detroit Friday, September 5
Minnesota at Kansas City Friday, September 5