Two of the worst teams in the American League Central are starting a four-game series on Thursday night when the Twins host the White Sox. Both teams are pretty much preparing for next season already as they are both double-digit games out of first place. The White Sox are 10 games out and the Twins are 11 games out of first with Minnesota sitting alone in the Central basement. We are going to bet on Minnesota to win this game as they send Phil Hughes to the mound on Thursday.
All-Star Game only excitement for Twins this season
We hate to say it, but the only excitement for the Twins this season and their fans has been the All-Star Game that they hosted earlier this month. Sitting in the cellar of the AL Central, the Twins will not be able to make a run at the post-season. Phil Hughes takes the mound for the Twins with a record of 10-6 and an ERA of 4.06 this year. After dropping eight of their last 10 games at home, the Twins took three of four from the Indians at Target Field.
Only bright spots for Chicago are Sale and Abreu
The only two bright spots in an ugly season for the White Sox this year have been starting pitcher Chris Sale and slugging rookie first baseman Jose Abreu. Abreu is in the middle of a 13-game hitting streak in what is likely a Rookie-of-the-Year season. The White Sox enter tonight on a two-game slide and have lost six of their last 10 games.
On Thursday night, we will place our bets for the Twins and the White Sox over at Bovada.lv, where the Twins are favored at home with Hughes on the mound. We are going to bet 10 percent of our bankroll on the Twins and the -157 money line as they take the opener of this four-game set with the White Sox.
Chris Wassel
AA, AAS
CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond.
Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets.
Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Shut up and play.”