Minnesota Twins (71-56) vs Atlanta Braves (68-59)
Game Info: Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:40 pm (Target Field)
Bailey Ober (12-5) (3.54) vs Max Fried (7-7) (3.57)
Betting Odds: Minnesota Twins -115 / Atlanta Braves -105 --- Over/Under: 7.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins meet Monday in MLB action from Target Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Atlanta Braves vs. Minnesota Twins prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Atlanta Braves will start Max Fried here and Fried is 7-7 with a 3.57 ERA and 119 strikeouts this season. This will be Fried’s second career start against Minnesota. The Minnesota Twins will start Bailey Ober here and Ober is 12-5 with a 3.54 ERA and 145 strikeouts this season. This will be Ober’s first career start against Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves Recap
The Atlanta Braves come into this one looking to rebound after failing to complete the sweep of the Nationals after Sunday’s 5-1 loss to Washington. Despite that loss, the Braves still added to their series win streak which includes sets against the Phillies and Angels prior to the set against the Nats.
Braves Trying To Chase Down Phillies In NL East
Marcell Ozuna leads the Braves with 149 hits including 37 home runs and 94 RBIs while Orlando Arcia has 20 doubles and Ozzie Albies has a team-high 28 doubles, logging 93 hits as well this season. Ronald Acuna Jr. has a team-high 16 stolen bases as well this season but is out for the season with a torn ACL. Matt Olson has 26 doubles, 22 home runs and 66 RBIs with a team-high 146 strikeouts and Austin Riley has 26 doubles with a pair of triples, 19 home runs and 56 RBIs.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Twins have lost four of their last five games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
Minnesota Twins Recap
The Minnesota Twins come into this series looking to bounce back after losing their series with the St. Louis Cardinals thanks to a 3-2 loss in Sunday’s rubber match, giving the Twins back-to-back series losses after falling short against the Padres to start the week.
Twins Trying To Catch Guardians In AL Central Race
Willi Castro leads the Twins at the dish with 118 hits including 28 doubles and 5 triples as well as 50 RBIs and 12 stolen bases. Ryan Jeffers has a team-high 20 home runs, 59 RBIs and 18 doubles with a .235 batting average and .315 OBP. Carlos Santana has 18 home runs with 55 RBIs while Carlos Correa has 13 home runs, 47 RBIs and 16 doubles. Jose Miranda has 26 doubles and Castro has a team-high 128 strikeouts so far this season.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Braves have lost nine of their last 10 games following a home loss.
- The Twins have won each of their last four home games against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games following a home loss.
- The favorites have covered the run line in seven of the last eight games between the Braves and Twins.
Braves vs. Twins Prediction
I’m on the Twins here. I’ve been a fan of this Braves team and still think there’s potential for them to catch the Phillies in the division race in September. However, the Twins are in a dogfight of their own right now, and Bailey Ober’s been really good for the Twins especially at home. I think that Ober puts together a strong outing and the Twins bats come alive to open the series with a win. Give me Minnesota here.
Chris’s Pick Minnesota -115
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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