Braves vs. Twins: Betting Preview for August 27

When the Minnesota Twins (72-59) and Atlanta Braves (71-60) square of at Target Field on Tuesday, August 27, Simeon Woods Richardson will get the call for the Twins, while the Braves will send Spencer Schwellenbach to the hill. The game will start at 7:40 p.m. ET.

At -110, the Braves are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Twins, who are listed at -110. Sportsbooks have set the over/under for this matchup at 8 runs.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Braves vs. Twins Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
• Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Venue: Target Field
• TV Channel: BSN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Twins -110
• Moneyline Underdog: Braves -110
• Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

• The Braves will send Schwellenbach (5-6) to the mound for his 15th start this season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in 6 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.
• In 14 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in eight of them.
• Schwellenbach has 12 starts in a row of five innings or more.
• He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 14 chances this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Braves’ 172 home runs rank fourth in Major League Baseball.
• Atlanta ranks 12th in the majors with a .415 team slugging percentage.
• The Braves’ .242 batting average ranks 16th in the league this season.
• Atlanta has scored 563 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 18th in MLB.
• The Braves have an OBP of .307 this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
• The Braves rank 24th in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
• Atlanta has the second-best ERA (3.65) in the majors this season.
• Atlanta strikes out an MLB-high 9.6 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff.
• Braves pitchers have a 1.220 WHIP this season, seventh-best in the majors.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.