Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 27

Published 5:27 am Friday, September 27, 2024

Atlanta Braves (86-71) will square off against the Kansas City Royals (85-74) at Truist Park on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:20 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Matt Olson will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the season.

The Braves, at -190, are favored in this matchup, while the Royals are underdogs at +155. The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. The odds to hit the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Braves vs. Royals Game Info

  • Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSKC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -190
  • Moneyline Underdog: Royals +155
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Max Fried gets the start for the Braves, his 29th of the season. He is 10-10 with a 3.42 ERA and 157 strikeouts in 165 2/3 innings pitched.
  • Fried is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
  • Fried is seeking his 10th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In five of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth in MLB play with 208 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .417 slugging percentage is 10th-best in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .244 batting average ranks 14th in the majors.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 687 (4.4 per game).
  • The Braves are 16th in baseball with a .309 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 20 mark in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.52 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.211).

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