Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 26

Published 9:24 am Monday, August 26, 2024

Carlos Santana and the Minnesota Twins (72-58) will take on Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (70-60) at Target Field on Monday, August 26. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET.

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Twins (-115) as moneyline favorites against the Braves (-105). This game’s total has been set at 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

  • Max Fried (7-7) will take to the mound for the Braves and make his 23rd start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed four hits in seven innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.
  • He has 11 quality starts in 22 chances this season.
  • Fried has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has finished four appearances without allowing an earned run in 22 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves’ 170 home runs rank fourth in Major League Baseball.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .413 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 MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.1 whiffs per contest.
  • 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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