Atlanta Braves vs Minnesota Twins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Atlanta Braves and the Minnesota Twins are set to kick off a mid-week series on Monday, Aug. 26. Both teams are currently in wild card contention in their respective leagues, with the Braves holding a 70-60 record and the Twins at 72-58. Atlanta is coming in strong with six wins in their last eight games, while the Twins have struggled with five losses in their last seven games. Despite their current positions, both teams are aware that a rough week could push them back in the standings. The game is scheduled for a 7:40 P.M. EST start, with Max Fried and Bailey Ober as the starting pitchers for the Braves and Twins, respectively. The Braves are the initial betting favorites at -109, but the current line has Minnesota as -125.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves +112 | Twins -125

Spread: Braves +1.5 (-190) | Twins -1.5 (+165)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 53%.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are currently 70-60 overall this season and in second place in the National League East division, six games behind the Phillies. They currently hold the third wild card spot, 2.5 games ahead of the Mets. Despite losing their last game to the Nationals, the Braves have won six of their last eight games leading into Monday. Starting pitcher Max Fried, with a 7-7 record and 3.57 ERA, will be on the mound for Monday's game. The Braves have a .241 team batting average, ranking 17th in the league, with the fourth most home runs and the sixth fewest strikeouts. With a record of 68-59, they are ranked 16th in offense and second in defense, allowing an average of 3.88 points per game. Fried has struggled since the All-Star break with a 6.10 ERA but has performed well in games against the American League with a 2.88 ERA.