The Atlanta Braves (71-60) travel to face off against the Minnesota Twins (72-59) on Tuesday, August 27th. This game will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis and televised on BSN. The Braves are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Twins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Braves. First pitch is set for 6:40 CT.
Braves vs. Twins Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Twins (-108)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Twins have scored 5 or more runs in 8 of their last 15 games, showing strong offensive performance.
- In their last 15 home games, the Twins have a record of 8-7, indicating a solid home-field advantage.
- The Twins have won 4 out of their last 6 home games, demonstrating recent success at home.
- Against teams with a winning record, the Twins have a recent record of 5-3 in their last 8 games.
- The Twins have outscored their opponents by a total of 20 runs in their last 15 games, showcasing their ability to generate offense.
Braves vs Twins
The most recent game o of this Braves vs Twins series came right down to the end, as the Twins rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 10-6 on the road. Heading into the game, the Braves were at +101 on the money line.
Atlanta’s offense got off to a fast start in this one, scoring four runs in the first and adding five more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Twins got on the board with one run in the 5th and added two more in the 7th. Both teams scored their final runs in the 9th.
Matt Olson and Travis d’Arnaud each homered for the Braves, while Marcell Ozuna went 2/4 with two RBIs. Whit Merrifield also had a big game at the plate, going 5/5 with two runs scored.
Atlanta is 71-60 overall, putting them in 2nd place in the NL East, six games behind the Phillies. The Braves have won four straight series, including two on the road, and they are on a three-game winning streak away from home. Their run line record is 34-33 on the road and 60-71 overall, with an average run margin of 0.4 runs per game.
This season, Braves games have averaged 8.2 runs, and their over/under record is 48-78. When the total has been set at 8 runs, their O/U record is 8-13-1. As favorites, Atlanta has a 60-47 record, while as underdogs, they are 11-13.
Spencer Schwellenbach Gets The Start For The Braves
Spencer Schwellenbach gets the start for the Braves today as he faces off against the Twins on the road. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 5-6 with an ERA of 3.94. Schwellenbach’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.03. In his last outing, he pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and got the win. Before that, he had taken the loss in two straight outings. Schwellenbach has allowed a total of 10 home runs this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 10.28 strikeouts and just 1.64 walks.
Braves Offense Breakdown
Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves’ top hitter this season, as he is batting .307 with 37 home runs and 96 RBIs, which is 3rd in the MLB. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 23 homers but is batting just .230 for the season. However, Olson has gone 6/20 with two homers over his last five games.
As a team, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game and have been a better offensive team on the road this season. Overall, they are 4th in home runs and have the 6th best isolated power in the league. Their team batting average of .242 is 13th in the league.
Minnesota has an overall series record of 24-15-3, but they have lost their last two series. Their straight-up record is 72-59, and they are 2.5 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. The Twins have a 28-17 record against other AL Central teams this season.
On the road, the Twins are 35-32 straight up and 36-31 vs. the run line. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs this season, and their over/under record is 67-60. In games with an O/U line of 8 runs, their O/U record is 10-16-4.
Simeon Woods Richardson Gets The Start For The Twins
Through 22 starts, Simeon Woods Richardson has a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 3.69 for the Twins. He has made seven quality starts this year and is coming off a game in which he allowed just one earned run in five innings of work. In that outing, he gave up two homers. Woods Richardson has been much better on the road this year, going 4-2 with a 4.54 ERA. At home, his record is 1-1 with a 3.63 ERA. Overall, he has allowed 13 homers and is averaging 7.93 strikeouts per nine innings.
Twins Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Twins have been one of the league’s best offensive teams, averaging 4.9 runs per game (7th) and batting a collective .253, which is the 6th best mark in the league. They are also 6th in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. At home, they have been even better, averaging 5 runs per contest.
Currently, Ryan Jeffers leads the Twins with 59 RBIs and is 1st on the team with 20 home runs. He is also batting .235 for the season. Jeffers has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/27 in his last 8 games, with three homers and seven RBIs. Matt Wallner has also been swinging a hot bat, going 7/25 with three homers in his last nine games.
Braves vs Twins Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Braves vs. Twins matchup is to take the Twins on the money line at -108. We have the Twins winning this one by a score of 5-4. If you’re looking for a parlay, the over/under is set at 8 runs, and we have this one finishing with a combined nine runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Simeon Woods Richardson of the Twins is projected to finish with five strikeouts, and Spencer Schwellenbach is predicted to finish with five as well. However, Schwellenbach is projected to go just three innings, while Woods Richardson is projected to go six.
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Last updated:August 27, 2024 Braves, Twins