The Chicago White Sox will host the Minnesota Twins in the season opener for both teams on Friday. Even though there was plenty of uncertainty surrounding the 2020 Major League Baseball season, the 60-game regular-season schedule is underway.
Minnesota is the favorite to win the American League Central Division this season, but the White Sox are expected to compete. This game will feature a veteran Minnesota squad against an extremely young squad of the Chicago White Sox.
FanDuel Sportsbook has the Chicago White Sox at -104 in the season opener against the Minnesota Twins.
Future is Now For White Sox
The Chicago White Sox have been building for the future for the last few seasons, and it’s now time for this team to enter the next phase. The White Sox have several young stars in their everyday lineup, and this team can really score.
Eloy Jimenez hit over 30 home runs a season ago, and he will help anchor a very young lineup. Luis Robert is expected to start in centerfield, and he has tremendous power.
Lucas Giolito will get the Opening Day start for the White Sox, and it is well deserved. Giolito went 14-9 with a 3.41 ERA a season ago, and he should have a huge career with the White Sox.
Can Twins Slug Again?
The Minnesota Twins set a new Major League record a season ago by belting 307 home runs. Minnesota was able to finish with just one more home run than the New York Yankees, but they blew by the previous record.
Minnesota returns almost the same lineup that they featured in 2019, and they are expected to hit a ton of home runs again this season. If Minnesota is able to replicate its hitting success from 2019, it will be a clear favorite to win the AL Central.
Jose Berrios will be given the ball on Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins after a great 2019 regular season. Berrios went 14-8 with a 3.68 ERA in 2019, and he has the stuff that can completely shut down the opposition.
Keeping the ball in the ballpark will be a key for Berrios and for the relievers that enter the game after the starter. Minnesota doesn’t have a dominant pen, and that could be an issue in the 2020 season.
White Sox Win on Opening Day
These two teams are expected to battle it out for the AL Central crown this season, and every game is extremely important. Even though home-field advantage doesn’t mean a ton this season, playing in Chicago will still help the White Sox.
The White Sox are among the best young teams in the league, and their offense will be on full display this season. Even though the Twins can really score, Chicago has the better offense in this game.
Head to FanDuel Sportsbook and take the Chicago White Sox -104 over the Minnesota Twins in the season opener.
