Minnesota Twins (71-56) vs Atlanta Braves (68-59)
Game Info: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 7:40 pm (Target Field)
Simeon Woods Richardson (5-3) (3.69) vs Spencer Schwellenbach (5-6) (3.94)
Betting Odds: Minnesota Twins -110 / Atlanta Braves -110 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins meet Tuesday 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 an Atlanta Braves vs. Minnesota Twins prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Atlanta Braves will start Spencer Schwellenbach here and Schwellenbach is 5-6 with a 3.94 ERA and 94 strikeouts this season. This will be Schwellenbach’s first career start against the Twins. The Minnesota Twins will start Simeon Woods-Richardson here and Woods-Richardson is 5-3 with a 3.69 ERA and 99 strikeouts this season. This will be Woods-Richardson’s first career start against Atlanta.
Atlanta Braves Recap
The Atlanta Braves will be looking to keep the momentum going after a 10-6 win in Monday’s series opener over Minnesota. The win put the Braves in a good spot early to build on their series wins over the Nationals, Phillies and Angels over the last two weeks.
Braves Trying To Catch Phillies Atop NL East
Entering Monday’s opener, 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 each of their last nine games against the Twins following a win.
- The Twins have lost each of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last six games against the Twins.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line each of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
Minnesota Twins Recap
The Minnesota Twins will try to bounce back after a disappointing start to their series in Monday’s beatdown loss. The loss put the Twins at risk of another series loss after back-to-back series losses to the Cardinals and Padres over the last week.
Twins Trying To Stay In AL Central Hunt
Going into Monday, 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 Twins have won four of their last five home games against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four road games against AL Central opponents following a road win.
- The Twins have covered the run line in four of their last five home games against NL East opponents following a loss.
Braves vs. Twins Prediction
I’m on the Braves in this one. I gave the Twins the benefit of the doubt in Monday’s opener, and while they were competitive late to try to fight back into the game, it was simply too little too late by that point as the Braves were too far gone. Atlanta’s inconsistent at times but they’re starting to put it together and I think they nab another win here. Give me the Braves.
Chris’s Pick Atlanta -110
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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