Saturday, April 11, 2015

U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago

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Probable Pitchers: (R) Pelfrey, M (0-0) vs. (R) Samardzija, J (0-1)

The Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago White Sox on Saturday at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.

The Twins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter and are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. Minnesota is 3-8 in Mike Pelfrey's last 11 starts and are 1-4 in his last 5 road starts. The over is 13-3 in the Twins last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30 and is 19-7-1 in their last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.

The White Sox are 17-35 in their last 52 games on grass and are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Chicago is 0-4 in their last 4 overall and are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The over is 5-1 in the White Sox last 6 home games and is 4-1 in their last 5 overall.

In head to head matchups, the over is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings in Chicago and is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.

Minnesota Twins Betting Trends

The Minnesota Twins are 1-2-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Minnesota Twins is -7

Chicago White Sox Betting Trends

The Chicago White Sox are 2-1-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Chicago White Sox is -4.7

Injuries to Watch

Minnesota Twins

04/10/15 P Ricky Nolasco Elbow 15-day DL
04/04/15 P Ervin Santana Suspension expected to miss 80 games

Chicago White Sox

04/06/15 P Chris Sale Foot 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Eric Surkamp Back 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Jacob Petricka Forearm 15-day DL (3/27)
04/04/15 P Nate Jones Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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