Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 27

Published 5:31 am Friday, September 27, 2024

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

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-190) as moneyline favorites versus the Royals (+155). This game carries a total of 7.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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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

  • The Braves will send Max Fried (10-10) to make his 29th start of the season. He is 10-10 with a 3.42 ERA and 157 strikeouts through 165 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, when the left-hander went six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • Fried is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
  • Fried will look to build upon a 10-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.9 frames per outing).
  • He has had five appearances this season in which 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 baseball.
  • The Braves have the 14th-ranked batting average in the league (.244).
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.4 runs per game (687 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .309 on-base percentage is 16th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 20th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.52).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9 to lead the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.211).

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