Chicago White Sox defeat Minnesota Twins 7-4: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · MLB · Chicago White Sox 7, Minnesota Twins 4
The Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Target Field. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 11 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Luis Castillo (Chicago White Sox): 4.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Colson Montgomery (Chicago White Sox): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Dean Kremer (Minnesota Twins): 4.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Brooks Lee (Minnesota Twins): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
The run line opened at Chicago White Sox -1.5 and closed at Minnesota Twins -1.5.
Did Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
How did AiQ's Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
- Player props: 0-1, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-1 in this game, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Luis Castillo: over 3.5 strikeouts at -164, finished with 1, a loss.
Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago White Sox at +115 and the Minnesota Twins at -131. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Twins a 55% favorite. The Chicago White Sox won as the underdog at +115: $115 profit on a $100 bet.
The run line moved toward the Minnesota Twins between the open and the close, and the Chicago White Sox covered.
Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago White Sox 71-63 in the 2026 regular season (41-27 at home, 30-36 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 81 of 131 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 75 times and under 54 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the Chicago White Sox.
This result left the Minnesota Twins 64-71 in the 2026 regular season (35-32 at home, 29-39 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 71 of 133 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 71 times and under 55 times, with 7 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Minnesota Twins.
What's next for Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins?
Next for the Chicago White Sox: at the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Twins: the Chicago White Sox at home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.