The Chicago White Sox visit the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Looking at the records, the White Sox hold a solid 71-63, while the Twins sit at 64-71. Chicago’s better record suggests they’ve been the stronger team this season.
Betting odds show the White Sox as slight favorites despite being the away team. The spread is set at 1.5 runs, with Chicago at -193 and Minnesota at +158. The negative number on Chicago means you’d need to bet $193 to win $100 on them covering the spread. The Twins’ positive number means a $100 bet would win $158 if they cover the spread by losing within one run or winning outright.
The moneyline is close, with Chicago at +111 and Minnesota at -119. The Twins are favored to win straight up, but only by a small margin. A $119 bet on Minnesota would win $100, while a $100 bet on Chicago would win $111.
The total runs line is 9.5 with the under slightly favored at -115 versus the over at -105. This suggests the game could be a bit of a pitching duel or low-scoring affair.
Given the White Sox’s better record and the odds favoring them on the spread, they look like a good play to cover. But the close moneyline and total imply a competitive game, so consider your risk tolerance before betting.