Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 28

Published 8:24 am Wednesday, August 28, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (72-60) play the Minnesota Twins (72-60) at Target Field on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

At +115, the Twins are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Braves, who are listed at -135. Sportsbooks have set the total for this matchup at 7.5 runs.

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Braves vs. Twins Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 28, 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: Braves -135
  • Moneyline Underdog: Twins +115
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves, his 25th of the season. He is 14-3 with a 2.62 ERA and 191 strikeouts in 147 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance came on Friday against the Washington Nationals, when he threw seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing nine hits.
  • Sale is trying to claim his fourth straight quality start in this matchup.
  • Sale is aiming for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In four of his 24 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in MLB play with 173 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball, slugging .415.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the majors (.242).
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in runs scored with 571 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .308 on-base percentage is 18th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.66 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in baseball (1.225).

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