Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 28

Published 8:24 am Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Atlanta Braves (72-60) will take on the Minnesota Twins (72-60) at Target Field on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:40 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the year.

At +115, the Twins are the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Braves, who are -140. The over/under for this contest is 7.5. The odds to hit the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Braves vs. Twins Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 28, 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: Braves -140
  • Moneyline Underdog: Twins +115
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Chris Sale (14-3) out for his 25th start of the season. He is 14-3 with a 2.62 ERA and 191 strikeouts through 147 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Friday, the left-hander threw seven innings against the Washington Nationals, giving up two earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
  • Sale is aiming to notch his fourth quality start in a row in this game.
  • Sale will try to pitch five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.1 frames per outing.
  • In four of his 24 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB play with 173 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .415 slugging percentage ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the majors (.242).
  • Atlanta is the 17th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (571 total).
  • The Braves’ .308 on-base percentage is 18th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.66 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in MLB (1.225).

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