Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 4/18/25 MLB Picks

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Atlanta

-Recent betting trends in games played between Minnesota and Atlanta

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Twins and Braves. 

Twins Picking Up Steam?

The Twins are suddenly picking up steam after winning the last series against the New York Mets. On Wednesday, they almost blew the game, but Ty France had the winning hit late to come out ahead. Harrison Bader has been the perfect offseason addition for this team and he also finished with two hits and one RBI. Byron Buxton looks healthy, and he used his speed to stretch a single into a double, and that ended up being a key run late in the game. On Tuesday, the offense scored six runs on the way to the victory. 

The Twins are averaging 3.47 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.16 runs per game. Even though they have won a couple of games in a row, the offense has still been a major issue. Getting the start for the Twins will be Chris Paddack and he has had some struggles, sitting with an 0-2 record. In his last start against the Detroit Tigers he went five innings, giving up two hits and two runs. 

Why the Twins Will Beat the Braves

• The Braves have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The Twins have won each of their last three games as road underdogs following a home win.
• The Twins have covered the run line in five of their last six road games.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games as favorites against American League opponents.
• The Twins have led after 5 innings in three of their last four night games.

Braves Back to Struggling

The Braves are struggling in a big way heading into this game, and they have lost two games in a row. The Braves won the first game of the series, but since that point they have lost two games in a row. On Wednesday, the Braves scored only one run and that led to the defeat. The only run scored came from a solo home run from Drake Baldwin. Spencer Strider went five innings giving up five hits and two earned runs. 

The Braves are averaging 3.39 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.33 runs per game. The offense is ranked 25th, and they have to find a way to get the offense going here. Bryce Elder is getting the start for the Braves and he sits with an 0-1 record and he’s giving up 7.20 goals per game. Against the Tampa Bay Rays in his last start he went six innings giving up nine hits and five runs. 

Total Runs Facts

• Fifteen of the Braves' last 16 home games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Twins' last eight road games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Twins' last eight Friday night games.
• The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in six of the Braves' last seven games.

Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves Prediction

Give me the value with the underdog here. The Twins offense has been a problem overall this season but we are going to take the value with them here. Everyone saw what happened the last time Bryce Elder stepped onto the mound? He went six innings giving up nine hits and five runs. He gave up two home runs and he’s going to really struggle again here. The Twins will tee off on him early and often, and the visiting team will cash the plus money. Back the Twins on the money line.