Atlanta Braves at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

The Atlanta Braves (71-60) visit the Minnesota Twins (72-59) on Tuesday. First pitch from Target Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 1-0

The Braves beat the Twins 10-6 on Monday to cover as +107 road underdogs. 1B Matt Olson led the way on offense with 5 RBIs while LHP Max Fried allowed 1 ER in 5 IP to pick up the win.

The Twins have lost back-to-back games after losing Monday as -116 home favorites. RHP Bailey Ober allowed 9 ER in 2 IP to take the loss.

Braves at Twins projected starters

RHP Spencer Schwellenbach vs. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson

Schwellenbach (5-6, 3.94 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 82 1/3 IP.

• Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 3-2 win against Philadelphia Phillies Thursday
• First time facing Twins

Woods Richardson (5-3, 3.69 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 112 1/3 IP.

• Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 11-4 win at San Diego Padres Wednesday
• First time facing Braves

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Braves at Twins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:43 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Braves -110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Twins -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+155) | Twins +1.5 (-190)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Braves at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Twins 4

BET BRAVES (-110).

Atlanta has won 4 of its last 5 games and 7 of the last 10 games and has held opponents to 2 runs in 3 of its last 5 games. Minnesota has lost back-to-back games and 6 of its last 8 overall. It has scored 2 runs or fewer in 2 of its last 4 games.

PASS.

There is better value on the Atlanta moneyline.

BET OVER 8 (-115).

Atlanta has scored 4 runs or more twice in its last 4 games and has allowed 5 or more runs in back-to-back games. Minnesota has scored 6 runs in 2 of its last 3 games and has allowed 6 or more runs in 2 of its last 4. Between 2 young starting pitchers, expect the Over to hit.

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