Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 28

Published 9:24 am Wednesday, August 28, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (72-60) go head to head against 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 currently has 98).

The Braves, at -140, are the favorites in this matchup, while the Twins are underdogs at +115. Sportsbooks have set the over/under for this matchup at 7.5 runs.

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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 (14-3) takes the mound for the Braves in his 25th start of the season. He’s put together a 2.62 ERA in 147 2/3 innings pitched, with 191 strikeouts.
  • In his last outing on Friday against the Washington Nationals, the lefty threw seven innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
  • Sale is aiming for his fourth straight quality start.
  • Sale is aiming for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In four of his 24 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth in baseball with 173 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .415 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 16th in the majors with a .242 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in runs scored with 571 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .308 on-base percentage ranks 18th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 24th in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.66 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9 to lead MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 7-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.225).

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