Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 27

Published 9:25 am Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Simeon Woods Richardson will take the mound for the Minnesota Twins (72-59) on Tuesday, August 27 against the Atlanta Braves (71-60), who will counter with Spencer Schwellenbach. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:40 p.m. ET at Target Field.

At -110, the Twins are the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Braves (-110). This contest’s total has been set at 8. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Twins Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, August 27, 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: Twins -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves -110
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will hand the ball to Schwellenbach (5-6) for his 15th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.
  • In 14 starts this season, he’s earned eight quality starts.
  • Schwellenbach has pitched five or more innings in 12 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 14 chances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 172 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the majors.
  • Fueled by 405 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .415 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves rank 16th in MLB with a .242 team batting average.
  • Atlanta has scored the 18th-most runs in the majors this season with 563 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves have an on-base percentage of .307 this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Braves rank 24th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.1 whiffs per contest.
  • Atlanta pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.65 ERA this year, second-best in baseball.
  • Atlanta averages 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, first-most in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.220 WHIP this season, seventh-best in the majors.

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