Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 26

Published 8:24 am Monday, August 26, 2024

The Minnesota Twins (72-58) will lean on Carlos Santana when they host Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (70-60) at Target Field on Monday, August 26. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:40 p.m. ET.

Bookmakers have tabbed the Twins (-115) as moneyline favorites against the Braves (-105). This game’s over/under is 8. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Twins Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
  • Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Venue: Target Field
  • TV Channel: BSN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Twins -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves -105
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Max Fried (7-7) to the mound for his 23rd start this season.
  • The left-hander gave up two earned runs in seven innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • He has earned a quality start 11 times in 22 starts this season.
  • Fried will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
  • He has four appearances with no earned runs allowed in 22 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 170 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the big leagues.
  • Fueled by 399 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .413 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.
  • Atlanta has scored 553 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves have an OBP of .307 this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.65 ERA this year, second-best in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 9.6 K/9 rate this season as a staff, which is best in baseball.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.221 WHIP this season, seventh-best in the majors.

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