Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/26

MLB game preview

The Minnesota Twins will play the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. The game will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:40 PM. Fans can watch it on MNNT.

The Twins have a record of 26-28 and are third in the AL Central. They are on a one-game losing streak. The White Sox have a record of 27-26 and are second in the division. They are coming off a win. The weather is warm with overcast clouds and a light breeze. Joe Ryan will pitch for the Twins, while Sean Burke will start for the White Sox.

Minnesota Twins Team Preview

The Minnesota Twins have been on a solid run recently. They secured three wins against the Boston Red Sox. Their last game against the Chicago White Sox ended in a close 3-1 loss, with Zebby Matthews pitching six innings.

Byron Buxton stands out with a batting average of .263 and 16 home runs. Brooks Lee also contributes with a .256 average and six home runs. The team ranks 10th in home runs and doubles this season.

Joe Ryan will start on the mound for the Twins in the next game. He holds a 3-3 record and a 3.02 ERA. Ryan will aim to lead the Twins to another win with his impressive 61 strikeouts this season.

Twins vs White Sox Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox
  • Venue: Rate Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Twins Moneyline -118, White Sox Moneyline -102

Chicago White Sox Team Preview

The Chicago White Sox recently had a solid game against the Minnesota Twins, winning 3-1. Anthony Kay pitched six innings, allowing one earned run and striking out five. Drew Romo and Munetaka Murakami both hit home runs, contributing to the team’s six hits.

In the game before that, the White Sox lost 8-5 to the San Francisco Giants. Noah Schultz struggled on the mound, giving up six earned runs in four innings. Miguel Vargas and Chase Meidroth each hit a home run, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

Offensively, the White Sox hold a .232 batting average this season. They are ranked second in home runs with 72, showing power at the plate. Munetaka Murakami leads the team with 18 home runs and 37 RBIs, making him a key player in their lineup.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Twins are slightly favored over the Chicago White Sox with a moneyline of -118. The White Sox have a moneyline of -102. The Twins have a better on-base percentage and pitching stats. The recommendation is to pick the Twins to win the game with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Twins and White Sox have average pitching, with ERAs of 4.17 and 4.47, respectively. The recommendation is to pick the under 7.5 runs, as both teams have shown moderate hitting abilities this season.