The Minnesota Twins are set to battle the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 8, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM. The forecast predicts overcast conditions, promising a cool backdrop for this anticipated matchup.

While the Twins have yet to decide on their starting pitcher, Chris Flexen will take the mound for the White Sox, entering the game with an ERA of 5.082. In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Twins are currently in fourth place with a record of 51-39, boasting a .570 winning percentage. They hold a solid divisional record of 17-12, standing second in the division, and have won 7 of their last 10 games with a current winning streak of two games. Their home and away records are 27-18 and 24-21, respectively, and they have scored 447 runs while conceding 396.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, the White Sox find themselves in the basement of the AL Central with a 26-66 record, reflecting a .280 winning percentage. They are 5th in the division with a 7-23 divisional record, having won only 5 out of their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 16-29, with a poorer performance on the road at 10-37. The White Sox have scored a total of 295 runs and have allowed 459.

Betting odds for the game: The Twins are currently favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under set at 9.5. For those looking to bet on the money line, the Twins are listed at -182 while the White Sox sit at +155. These odds suggest that the Twins are expected to continue their good form and are favored heavily against a struggling White Sox team in what appears to be a mismatch on paper.