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Twins vs. Braves Prediction: Minnesota Twins Expected to Prevail as they Face Atlanta Braves, with Young Pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson Making Start

The Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves will face off in the continuation of their three game series on Saturday, with Simeon Woods Richardson starting for the Twins and Chris Sale starting for the Braves. The Twins are coming off a series win against the Mets, while the Braves recently dropped two of three games against the Blue Jays. Atlanta is currently the betting favorite with a line of -210. Stay tuned for our Twins vs. Braves prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +184 | Braves -210
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-118) | Braves -1.5 (+100)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 68%.

Minnesota vs Atlanta Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins are off to a slow start in their 2025 season, currently sitting in fourth place in the AL Central with a 7-12 record. They recently won two out of three games against the Mets, with first baseman Ty France hitting an RBI single in the 10th inning of the last game to secure the victory. France, batting third in the lineup, is in his first season with the Twins and has two home runs and 10 RBIs while hitting .265. Harrison Bader leads the team with three home runs and 12 RBIs, batting ninth with a .280 average. Centerfielder Byron Buxton also has three home runs and eight RBIs while batting second. Second baseman Edouard Julien bats leadoff with a .250 average and one home run. Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson will make his fourth start of the season, with a 1-1 record and a 4.30 ERA. The Twins rank 25th in offense, 16th in defense, and have a power ranking of 27.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves have struggled to turn their season around, with a slow start leaving them in last place in the NL East. Despite only being outscored by one run in their recent series against the Blue Jays, the team dropped two of three games and now find themselves 6.5 games behind the division-leading Mets. Marcell Ozuna's absence due to hip inflammation has shifted the lineup, with Austin Riley leading the team in home runs and RBIs. Chris Sale will make his fifth start of the season, looking to improve upon his 0-2 record. The Braves have a power ranking of 21 and rank 24th in offense and 18th in defense, with a 5-13 overall record. Minnesota recently swept Atlanta in their last three matchups.

Twins Poised for Victory as Young Pitcher Gets Nod over Veteran Star

In the upcoming game, the decision is to support the emerging young pitcher rather than the veteran star. Despite Chris Sale's recent accolades such as winning the Cy Young Award last season, his performance this year has been subpar. Sale's four starts for the Braves have resulted in three losses, with him giving up three earned runs or more in each game, including a home run in his last three starts. On the other hand, Simeon Woods Richardson has shown a promising performance, with a lower ERA and having given up only one run in his previous start. Additionally, the Braves' Marcell Ozuna's availability may be affected by his hip injury. Given these factors, the Twins are positioned favorably to secure a victory in Saturday's game. It is advisable to place faith in the Twins for the win.

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