Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 28

Published 8:24 am Wednesday, August 28, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (72-60) play the Minnesota Twins (72-60) at Target Field on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves (-140), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest versus the Twins (+115) Oddsmakers have set the over/under for this matchup at 7.5 runs.

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Braves vs. Twins Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 28, 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: Braves -140
  • Moneyline Underdog: Twins +115
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale (14-3 with a 2.62 ERA and 191 strikeouts in 147 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 25th of the season.
  • In his last outing on Friday against the Washington Nationals, the left-hander went seven innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
  • Sale is looking to build on a third-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Sale will look to prolong a four-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 6.1 innings per appearance).
  • In four of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 173 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .415 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves are 16th in the majors with a .242 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in runs scored with 571 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .308 on-base percentage is 18th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.66 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9 to lead MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 7-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.225).

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