Will under hit when White Sox host Twins? MLB Predictions 5/11/17
Will the under hit tonight for bettors when the White Sox host the Twins at 8:10PM ET?
The Odds
According to oddsmakers, the White Sox are -130 money line favorites to beat the Twins. The visitors, meanwhile, are +110 money line underdogs to pull off the upset. With Phil Hughes set to face Derek Holland in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 8.5 runs.
Twins profitable when Hughes starts
Bettors have cashed when taking the Twins when Hughes pitches. The Twins are 7-1 in Hughes’ last eight starts overall and 5-0 in his last five road outings. They’re also 4-0 in his last four starts coming off five days of rest and are 12-4 in his last 16 outings following a quality start in his last appearance.
White Sox struggling, but not when Holland toes rubber
The White Sox have lost four games overall but have been profitable for bettors when Holland pitches. They’re 4-0 in his last four outings versus American League Central rivals. They’ve also won four of his last five starts overall and are 5-2 in their last even games versus Hughes.
MLB Prediction
The under has been a great bet when these two teams clash. The under is 6-0-1 in the last seven meetings overall and 3-0-1 in the last four meetings in Chicago.
Also, in Hughes’ last four starts versus the White Sox, the under is 3-0-1. Futhermore, the under is 19-9-1 in Hughes’ last 29 starts coming off five days of rest. The under is 6-2-2 in the Twins’ last 10 games versus a left-handed starter as well.
On the other side, the under is 5-2-1 in the White Sox’ last eight games overall and is 6-2-2 in their last 10 home games. The under is also 3-1-1 in their last five games versus American League Central opponents. In their last six home games, the under is 5-0-1 when the White Sox face a right-handed starter.
Thursday MLB Prediction: Twins/White Sox under 8.5
