Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 28

Published 8:24 am Wednesday, August 28, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (72-60) play the Minnesota Twins (72-60) at Target Field on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves, at -140, are the favorites in this game, while the Twins are underdogs at +115. The over/under for this game is 7.5. The odds to exceed 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

  • Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves, his 25th of the season. He is 14-3 with a 2.62 ERA and 191 strikeouts in 147 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The lefty last pitched on Friday against the Washington Nationals, when he threw seven innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up nine hits.
  • Sale is trying to secure his fourth quality start in a row in this matchup.
  • Sale is looking for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • He has made four appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth in MLB play with 173 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .415 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the league (.242).
  • Atlanta has the No. 17 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (571 total runs).
  • The Braves rank 18th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .308.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.66 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the seventh-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.225).

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