Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 04/18/2025 | MLB

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This Friday will mark the start of an interleague series between the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves, two teams that have had a difficult start to the season and are looking to recover as soon as possible.

Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves: Atlanta Braves Moneyline

The Braves come into this game with a 5-13 record, their worst start to a season in recent decades. However, they have had to face very high-level teams in these first few weeks and have looked much better recently. The Braves’ offense has started to improve, and their pitchers have also done a better job. Therefore, we expect them to continue their recovery at home, where they have a 3-2 record, and take the win in this game.

Injuries for Minnesota Twins:

C. Correa Day to day

W. Castro Day to day

P. López Out

Injuries for Atlanta Braves:

M. Ozuna Out

R. Acuña Out

Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves: Under 8.5

After a first outing in which he allowed 9 runs in 3.2 innings, Twins’ Chris Paddack has done better, limiting the Tigers to just 2 hits and 1 run in 5.0 innings in his previous game. Meanwhile, Bryce Elder still has problems, but he has faced teams like the Rays and Dodgers, so this matchup against a poor offense is a great opportunity for him. The Twins average 3.47 runs per game and the Braves 3.39, so the best option here is to expect a low-scoring game.

Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves Prediction

Both teams have had many problems producing runs in these first weeks of the season. However, the Braves have been a bit better recently and will be at home here. Therefore, we expect a low-scoring game in which the Braves will take the victory.

The odds provided are an estimate, please check before you bet.