Braves vs. Twins Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - Aug. 18

The Atlanta Braves meet the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday at Target Field, at 7:40 p.m. ET. Tyler Mahle (4-9, 4.64 ERA) will start for the Braves, who are 74-51 this season and first in the NL East. Zebby Matthews (6-8, 5.34 ERA) is starting for the Twins, who are 61-65 and third in the AL Central.

Despite playing away from home the Braves are at -125 to win, compared to the Twins at +110. The contest has a total set at 8.5.

Braves vs. Twins Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
• Game time: 7:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Stadium: Target Field
• Favorite: Braves (-125)
• Underdog: Twins (+110)
• Over/under: 8.5

How to Watch Braves vs. Twins

• TV Channel: MNNT and BravesVsn
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Braves vs. Twins: Betting the Moneyline

• The Braves have won 64.5% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (60-33).
• Minnesota has been underdogs in 80 games this season and has come away with the win 36 times (45%) in those contests.
• Atlanta has entered 72 games this season favored by -125 or more and is 47-25 in those contests.
• This year, the Twins have won 28 of 57 games when listed as at least +110 or worse on the moneyline.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Braves' implied win probability is 55.6%.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Twins have a 47.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Braves vs. Twins: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Braves have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 58 times this season for a 58-61-5 record against the over/under.
• Minnesota's games have gone over the total in 67 of its 126 chances.
• The Braves have a 66-58-0 record ATS this season (covering 53.2% of the time).
• The Twins are 68-58-0 against the spread in their 126 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.