Braves vs Twins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 28

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Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler celebrates while crossing home plate to score the game-winning run against the San Diego Padres during the 11th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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  • The Braves are -135 favorites vs the Twins
  • Braves vs Twins Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Atlanta Braves (-135) visit Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins (+115) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40pm EDT in Minneapolis, MN.

This season, the Braves are 72-60 against the spread (ATS), while the Twins are 63-69 ATS.

Braves vs Twins Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Chris Sale 14-3, 2.65 ERA
  • Twins starting pitcher: David Festa 2-3, 5.21 ERA

Braves vs. Twins Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 +135O 7.5 -115-135
Twins +1.5 -160U 7.5 -105+115

Braves vs Twins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 62.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 13 away games (+22.20 Units / 171% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Under in 32 of his last 50 games (+19.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 33 of his last 50 games (+14.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Under in 35 of his last 50 games (+14.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Singles Over in 27 of his last 43 games (+12.90 Units / 28% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Twins players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Twins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Christian Vazquez has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 24 games (+26.50 Units / 110% ROI)
  • Matt Wallner has hit the Total Bases Over in 24 of his last 32 games (+13.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Matt Wallner has hit the Hits Over in 24 of his last 32 games (+13.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Jose Miranda has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 21 games (+13.25 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Jose Miranda has hit the RBIs Under in 18 of his last 21 games (+11.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 75 of their last 118 games (+31.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 away games (+9.40 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 17 away games (+8.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 38 of their last 64 away games (+7.79 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 26 away games (+7.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Team Total Over in 40 of their last 60 games at home (+15.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Game Total Over in 40 of their last 66 games (+13.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Moneyline in 65 of their last 112 games (+5.70 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 56 games (+5.55 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.05 Units / 20% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 59-73 against the Run Line (-16.9 Units / -10.68% ROI).

  • 72-60 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.35 Units / -9.08% ROI
  • 49-78 when betting on the total runs Over for -35.8 Units / -24.84% ROI
  • 78-49 when betting on the total runs Under for +23.95 Units / 16.35% ROI

Twins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Twins are 63-69 against the Run Line (-8.15 Units / -4.87% ROI).

  • 72-60 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.25 Units / -1.75% ROI
  • 68-58 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.4 Units / 3.06% ROI
  • 58-68 when betting on the total runs Under for -17.15 Units / -11.87% ROI

Twins vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +575 0.5 -800
Sean Murphy (ATL) 0.5 +625 0.5 -1000
Jarred Kelenic (ATL) 0.5 +650 0.5 -1100

Twins vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Gio Urshela (ATL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Manuel Margot (MIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jose Miranda (MIN) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Twins vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Sean Murphy (ATL) 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Gio Urshela (ATL) 0.5 +210 0.5 -275

Twins vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
David Festa (MIN) 5.5 +110 5.5 -145
Chris Sale (ATL) 7.5 +120 7.5 -160

27 of Chris Sale’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor this season — most among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: nan — 100th Percentile.

Chris Sale has a strikeout rate of 46% (45 SO in 99 PAs) in PAs ending on elevated fastballs this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 28% — 100th Percentile.

Chris Sale has a strikeout rate of 34% (74 SO in 216 PAs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Chris Sale has a strikeout rate of 33% (191 SO in 584 PAs) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Twins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a line drive rate of 41% (17/42) against David Festa this month (4 games) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: 25% — 0 Percentile.

David Festa has allowed an OPS of just .342 (36 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this month (4 games) — 6th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: .701 — 96th Percentile.

David Festa has struck out 37% (16/43) of left-handed batters he faced this month (4 games) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: 21% — 98th Percentile.

David Festa has allowed an OBP of just .194 (36 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this month (4 games) — tied for 12th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: .302 — 91st Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Twins

The Braves are 30-17 (.638) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .428.

The Braves are just 4-8 (.333) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .427.

The Braves are 52-65 (.444) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .301.

The Braves are 65-46 (.586) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .420.

Twins Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Twins are 130-2 (.985) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .947.

The Twins are 198-5 (.975) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .950.

The Twins are 59-1 (.983) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .945.

The Twins are 19-15 (.559) after a road win this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .470.

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Twins vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Minnesota Twins – No Injuries Reported
  • Atlanta Braves – No Injuries Reported

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