Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 26

Published 8:25 am Monday, August 26, 2024

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

Bookmakers have tabbed the Twins (-115) as moneyline favorites against the Braves (-105). This game has a total of 8 runs (over -105; under -115).

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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 hand the ball to Max Fried (7-7) for his 23rd start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw seven innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up two earned runs while allowing four hits.
  • He has 11 quality starts in 22 chances this season.
  • Fried has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • In 22 appearances this season, he has finished four without allowing an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 170 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the majors.
  • 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 on-base percentage of .307 this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Braves rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta has the second-best ERA (3.65) in the majors this season.
  • Atlanta averages 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, first-most in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.221 WHIP this season, seventh-best in the majors.

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