Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 27

Published 8:24 am Tuesday, August 27, 2024

On Tuesday, August 27 at 7:40 p.m. ET, the Minnesota Twins (72-59) host the Atlanta Braves (71-60) at Target Field. Simeon Woods Richardson will get the ball for the Twins, while Spencer Schwellenbach will take the mound for the Braves.

Bookmakers have listed the Twins (-110) as moneyline favorites versus the Braves (-110). This matchup carries a total of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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 send Schwellenbach (5-6) to the mound for his 15th start this 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.
  • In 14 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves’ 172 home runs rank fourth in Major League Baseball.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in the majors with a .415 team slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .242 batting average ranks 16th in the league this season.
  • Atlanta has scored the 18th-most runs in the majors this season with 563 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves have the 19th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.307).
  • The Braves rank 24th in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta has the second-best ERA (3.65) in the majors this season.
  • Atlanta strikes out 9.6 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, first-best in MLB.
  • The Braves have a combined WHIP of just 1.220 as a pitching staff, which is the seventh-best in baseball this season.

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