MLB Prop Bets: Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves (August 18, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (74-51) face the Minnesota Twins (61-65) at Target Field on Tuesday at 7:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tyler Mahle is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Zebby Matthews is the probable pitcher for the Twins. The Braves are favored to win at -132, while the Twins are at +109. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Braves (+129) have a 69-56 Run Line record this season, while the Twins (-156) hold a record of 69-57.
- The Braves have a 57-59-9 O/U record this season (meaning 57 games have gone over the total runs line, 59 have gone under and nine have resulted in a push). The Twins have a 66-52-8 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (T7th in the league). Comparatively, the Twins are averaging 4.6 (9th).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (5th in the league), while the Twins are allowing an average of 5.0 runs (26th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .247 (ranking 11th in the Major leagues), while the Twins are batting .245 (12th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Twins have hit 146 (15th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 166 (T4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 577 RBIs to rank T5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Twins have recorded 554 RBIs to rank 9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.64 (5th in the Majors), while the Twins are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.65 (26th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 1073 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Twins rank 18th for total strikeouts, recording 1037.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .230 against the Braves this season (4th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Twins' opponents are at .252 (25th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 29-28-68 | 19-10-36 | 10-18-32 | 24-22-46 | 5-6-22 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
| Twins | 29-35-62 | 15-11-37 | 14-23-25 | 8-10-20 | 21-25-42 | 0-1-0 | 2-5-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 53-43-29 | 35-18-12 | 18-25-17 | 46-26-20 | 7-17-9 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Twins | 48-51-27 | 26-20-17 | 22-30-10 | 15-13-10 | 33-38-17 | 0-1-0 | 5-5-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -130.
- The NRFI is 63-62 in Braves games this season. The Twins have a 53-73 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Twins recorded a 4-2 victory over the Braves at Target Field yesterday. Josh Bell went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Braves' 11-game winning streak against the Twins.
