Braves @ Twins Series Betting Preview August 26-28

Monday's pitching probables: Braves: Max Fried (7-7, 3.57 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 119 strikeouts); Twins: Bailey Ober (12-5, 3.54 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 145 strikeouts)

Ober hasn't had a whole lot of experience versus the Braves but the nominal at bats looks brutal on the surface with 9 hits in 23.  The good news is there's only been one RBI and one home run.

He has not been part of the decision over the last two starts and could be due for a good showing here.

The Twins, meanwhile, have hit well  batting against left-handers and Fried has struggled on the mound in recent starts. Fried gave up nine runs in his last three road starts.

Fried allowed just two runs on four hits with four strikeouts on Wednesday against the Phillies in a no-decision.

Fried has not had a win over his last six starts.  We would not bet against him here.

Tuesday's pitching probables: Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach (5-6, 3.94 ERA), Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (5-6, 3.69 ERA)

Wednesday's pitching probables: Braves: Chris Sale (14-3, 2.62 ERA), Twins: David Festa (2-3, 5.20 ERA)

Twins career statistics vs. Chris Sale are .300 in 70 at bats.  Carlos Santana is 14-for-45 with 12 RBIs, having been the player to mostly impact that .300 number. 

Sale worked seven innings and allowed two runs Friday in a no-decision versus the Nationals.

Monday's betting line:  Braves -111, Twins -108; over/under is 8 runs

TOP PERFORMERS: Carlos Santana has 23 doubles and 18 home runs while hitting .237 for the Twins. Trevor Larnach is 10-for-31 with three doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Marcell Ozuna has 24 doubles and 37 home runs while hitting .305 for the Braves. Ramon Laureano is 12-for-35 with a double and three home runs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Twins: 5-5, .246 batting average, 3.27 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs

Braves: 6-4, .243 batting average, 2.73 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs