Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 18, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 18, 2025 ,

MLB Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 4/18

The Minnesota Twins will take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Friday, April 18, 2025. The game is set to begin at 7:15 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night of baseball action.

Twins vs. Braves Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Twins MoneyLine 118. The Twins have shown better recent form with wins against the Mets. Their pitching has been stronger, and they are the underdog, offering better value.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-104). Both teams have struggled with pitching, and their recent games have seen higher scores. This suggests a higher total is likely.

Team Trends

  • The Minnesota Twins have a regular season record of 7-12 and are 4 games back in the AL Central.
  • The Atlanta Braves have a regular season record of 5-13 and are 6 games back in the NL East.
  • In a recent game against the New York Mets, the Twins won 4-3 with David Festa pitching 4 1/3 innings without allowing a run.
  • The Braves lost a recent game to the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1, with Spencer Strider pitching 5 innings and allowing 2 runs.
  • In a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Braves had 3 home runs but still lost 6-3.

Twins vs Braves Preview

The Minnesota Twins are ready to visit Truist Park and face the Atlanta Braves. Chris Paddack will start for the Twins. He has had a rough start to the season with a 9.49 ERA. In his last game against the Detroit Tigers, he pitched five innings and allowed only one earned run.

Bryce Elder will take the mound for the Braves. Elder has a 7.20 ERA this season. In his recent outing against the Tampa Bay Rays, he pitched six innings and allowed five earned runs. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone for the game.

Atlanta Braves: Key Players and Stats

The Atlanta Braves have some top hitters leading the way. Austin Riley stands out with a batting average of .284. He has hit 5 home runs and scored 10 runs, both ranking first on the team and in the league. Ozzie Albies is another key player for the Braves. His batting average is .239, and he has hit 4 home runs. Albies also contributed 10 RBIs, placing him second in these categories for the team and league. Marcell Ozuna adds strength to the lineup with a .306 batting average. He has 3 home runs and 8 RBIs. However, Ozuna is questionable due to a leg injury, which could affect the Braves’ performance.

Minnesota Twins: Key Players and Pitching Analysis

Byron Buxton is an important player for the Twins. He has played 17 games with a batting average of .215. Buxton leads the team with 3 home runs and 15 runs scored. He is expected to play, despite dealing with a personal matter. Ty France is another player to watch. He has a batting average of .265 over 19 games. France has contributed 2 home runs and 10 RBIs, making him a strong presence in the lineup. Matt Wallner has been effective with a .263 batting average. However, he is currently out with a leg injury. Wallner’s absence might impact the Twins’ lineup in the upcoming games.

Final Betting Pick

The Twins MoneyLine at 118 is a good pick because they have shown better recent form. They have won two of their last three games against the Mets. Their pitching has been solid, with Chris Paddack allowing only two runs in his last start against the Tigers. As the underdog, the Twins offer better value against the Braves, who have struggled on the road with an 11-loss record.

The Over 8.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ pitching struggles. The Twins have an ERA of 3.74, while the Braves’ ERA is 4.46. Recent games for both teams have seen higher scores, indicating a likely high-scoring game. With hitters like Austin Riley and Byron Buxton in form, the potential for runs is high.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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