Kenny G recommended taking the Chicago White Sox at +115, arguing that fading Twins starter Zebby Matthews is the key angle. Matthews sits at 3-4 with a 5.06 ERA and walked four in just four innings his last time out. He was shelled by Boston and New York earlier this month and has yet to face Chicago. Minnesota’s bullpen (4.24 ERA) and lineup (24th in runs, 24th in average) have both cooled off, managing only eight total runs during a sweep by Oakland. Aaron Civale has thrown "relatively well" for the Sox, allowing three or fewer earned in three of his last four, giving Chicago a rare pitching edge. Although the White Sox offense is bottom-three in most categories, Kenny likes that Minnesota is just 25-38 on the road while Chicago gets plus money in its own park. He concluded the White Sox are “very live” to win outright at the current price.

Despite not wanting Milwaukee exposure at the window, Lindquist still loves Zebby Matthews’ strikeout upside. The rookie has flashed 29% swing-and-miss through his first two outings, and Lindquist plans to ladder Ks rather than bet the moneyline. He cautioned that Matthews’ 17.5-degree launch angle allowed and 10.5% barrel rate keep the solo-shot risk alive, but strikeouts pay bills regardless of scoreboard damage. Look for alternate-over markets at 6+ and 8+ if books open his baseline around 5.5.