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Braves and Twins Set to Face Off in Crucial Wild Card Showdown on Monday

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 vs Minnesota Stats

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.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins are currently 72-58 overall and are in second place in the American League Central division, trailing the Guardians by three games for first place. They are currently in the second wild card spot, holding a 4.5 game lead over the Red Sox for the final playoff spot. Despite losing five of their last seven games, the Twins have shown strong offensive performance this season, with the eighth best batting average in the league. Bailey Ober will be starting for the Twins, with an 11-5 record and a 3.54 ERA, hoping to lead the team to victory. Minnesota has been performing well offensively, scoring the fifth most runs and hitting the seventh most home runs this season. They have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked #6 for offense.

Pitching Matchup Favors Minnesota as Playoff-bound Twins Take on Atlanta Braves in Closely Contested Game

Monday's matchup between the playoff-bound teams of Minnesota and Atlanta is expected to be a closely contested game. Both teams are currently in the wild card race, with the Braves having won six of their last eight games and the Twins having lost five of their last seven. Despite their recent form, the outcome of this game will likely be determined by pitching. Atlanta will be starting Max Fried, who has struggled in five of his last six starts with an ERA of 6.10 since the All-Star game. On the other hand, Bailey Ober of the Twins has been dominant with a 2.03 ERA in the second half of the season. Given these factors, it is recommended to consider the Twins to cover the spread in this matchup.

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