The Minnesota Twins (40-40) and Atlanta Braves (51-27) meet for the middle contest of a 3-game series at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 1-0
Minnesota has pitched well in going 4-2 over its last 6 games, registering a 2.50 ERA over that stretch. That comes on the heels of Minnesota going 1-5 with a 6.50 ERA across its previous half-dozen games.
Atlanta took Monday’s series opener 4-1 and is on a roll. Since June 12, the Braves are 11-1. Atlanta has clubbed 32 HRs over that stretch.
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Twins at Braves projected starters
RHP Joe Ryan vs. RHP Bryce Elder
Ryan (8-4, 2.98 ERA) is making his 16th start of the 2023 season. He has a 0.91 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 93 2/3 innings.
- Has a 4.41 ERA over his last 5 starts
- Threw a season-high 112 pitches in his last outing
Elder (5-1, 2.40 ERA) is making his 16th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 90 innings.
- Has given the Braves at least 6 innings in 6 of his last 7 starts
- In his sophomore season after logging a 3.17 ERA in 54 innings as a rookie in 2022
Twins at Braves odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Twins +132 (bet $100 to win $132) | Braves -156 (bet $156 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins +1.5 (-154) | Braves -1.5 (+128)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Twins at Braves picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 6, Twins 5
Moneyline
PASS. The Twins are a sliver of a lean, but more bang for the buck and the risk can be found elsewhere.
Run line/Against the spread
Minnesota has been undone by an 8-14 record in 1-run games. Both clubs have similar bullpens, but peg the Twins’ as being better rested.
PASS, but consider a Twins +1.5 play if the tag reaches -150.
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Over/Under
The Over is 4-0 in Minnesota’s last 4 games following a loss. The Over is 5-1 in Atlanta’s last 6 games with the total set at 9-10.5.
Both starters have some favorable rates around the margins and fall into fade territory. Peg the Minnesota offense as being a tad underrated and the Atlanta pitching and defense as being slightly overrated.
On a warm night, TAKE THE OVER 9 (-105).
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