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Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves
The Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Truist Park.
The Twins will give the ball to starter Simeon Woods Richardson in this one. Right hander Woods Richardson is 1-1 this season with a 4.30 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Chris Sale who starts for the Braves. Left hander Sale is 0-2 with a 6.63 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -192-moneyline favorites versus the Twins, while the game's total opened at 8.
Atlanta won its last outing, a 6-4 result against the Twins on April 18. Bettors who backed the Braves at -150 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Twins were a 6-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made winners of bettors who got Atlanta at -150 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.
Minnesota:
Team record: 7-13 SU
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Minnesota is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games
Atlanta:
Team record: 6-13 SU
Atlanta is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Atlanta Sunday, April 20