Atlanta Braves vs
Minnesota TwinsPredictions & Preview

Braves Look to Sweep Twins at Target Field with Strong Road Performance

The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Minnesota Twins in the final game of their series at Target Field. Both teams have identical 72-60 records this season, with the Braves sitting second in the NL East and the Twins in third in the AL Central. The Braves have a 3-0 record against the Twins this year. The game is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. EST with Chris Sale pitching for the Braves and David Festa for the Twins. Atlanta is the betting favorite, opening at -145 but the current line is Atlanta -125. Looking for some winning baseball picks? Check out our Free MLB Picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -125 | Twins +114
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+131) | Twins +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 56%.

Atlanta vs Minnesota Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves secured a crucial victory against the Minnesota Twins, with a final score of 8-6, marking their eighth win in the last ten games. The team is currently on a successful road trip with a record of 2-0 and will be heading to Philadelphia after their series finale against the Twins. Atlanta holds a winning percentage of .545 this season, placing them in the lowest wild card spot in the National League. Their impressive recent stretch of wins has kept them ahead of the New York Mets, who are close behind with a .523 winning percentage. The Braves' success has been attributed to strong defense and pitching, with a season ERA of 3.65, ranking them second overall. Left-handed pitcher Chris Sale will be taking the mound for the Braves in their upcoming game, with an impressive record of 14-3 and an ERA of 2.62 this season. Atlanta is currently ranked 17th in offense, 2nd in defense, and holds a season record of 72-60.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins suffered another loss yesterday against the Atlanta Braves, extending their losing streak to three games. With a 3-7 record in their last ten games, the Twins are in danger of falling out of playoff contention. They are currently holding the last wild card spot in their conference with a winning percentage of .545, just ahead of the Boston Red Sox. The Twins' recent struggles can be attributed to their pitching, as their ERA has risen to 5.44 in their last nine games. They have been without starting pitcher Joe Ryan, who leads the team in ERA, for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury. On Wednesday, the Twins will send right-handed pitcher David Festa to the mound. Festa, in his first season in the major league, has a 2-3 record and an ERA of 5.20 with 44 strikeouts in 8 appearances. Despite their recent struggles, the Twins rank 12th in power rankings, with the 7th best offense in the league, scoring an average of 4.87 runs per game. They will look to turn their season around and avoid a sweep against the Braves.

Atlanta Braves Continue Strong Road Performance Against Twins, Favored in Upcoming Matchup

The Atlanta Braves have demonstrated a strong record as favorites in their recent road games, boasting a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups. Specifically, the Braves have achieved victory in their last seven consecutive contests against the Twins, indicating a pattern of success. Looking back to 2010, the Braves have also prevailed in 8 out of their last 10 road games against Minnesota. Both teams are currently striving for wins to solidify their playoff positions, with Atlanta facing heightened pressure from the Mets in close pursuit. With a more urgent need for a victory, the Braves are expected to play with determination. Backed by Chris Sale on the mound, Atlanta is poised to present a formidable challenge for the Twins. Therefore, I am favoring the Braves on the money line in this upcoming matchup.

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