Predictions for Braves vs. Twins: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 26
Monday’s game between the Minnesota Twins (72-58) and the Atlanta Braves (70-60) at Target Field is expected to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Twins taking home the win. First pitch is at 7:40 p.m. ET on August 26.
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Braves vs. Twins Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
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Braves vs. Twins Predictions
- Score Prediction: Twins 5, Braves 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
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Braves vs. Twins Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -112 | -108 | 8 | -105 | -115 |
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Braves Betting Insights
- Atlanta has been the favorite in 107 games this season, and has come away with the win 60 times (56.1%) in those contests.
- This season, the Braves have been victorious 60 times in 107 chances when named as a favorite of at least -112 or better on the moneyline.
- Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 45 of 130 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- The Braves were the moneyline favorite in 10 of their past 15 games, and they went 7-3 in those matchups.
- Over its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Atlanta and its opponents combined to go over the run total four times.
Twins Betting Insights
- Minnesota has compiled a 16-24 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 40% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of -108 or longer, the Twins have gone 14-21 (40%).
- Minnesota has played in 129 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 66 times (66-59-4).
- In six games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Twins had a record of 3-3.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Minnesota and its opponents are 6-8-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
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Braves vs. Twins Probable Pitchers
Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Max Fried
- The 30-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 3.57, a 2.59 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.220.
- Max Fried’s team has been victorious in 63.2% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 12-7.
- Fried’s team has won 13 of his 22 starts.
- Games Fried has started this season hit the over six times in 22 chances.
Twins’ Starting Pitcher: Bailey Ober
- The 29-year-old has put up a 3.54 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings during 24 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .204 to opposing hitters.
- The Twins have been the underdog on the moneyline in six of Ober’s starts this season, and they went 3-3 in those games.
- Ober’s team has won 14 of his 24 starts.
- Bailey Ober has had 24 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in nine of those matchups.
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Braves’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 70-60 |
| Home | 36-28 |
| Road | 34-32 |
| One-Run Games | 15-19 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 43-13 |
Twins’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 72-58 |
| Home | 37-26 |
| Road | 35-32 |
| One-Run Games | 19-16 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 52-10 |
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