Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 27

Published 5:31 am Friday, September 27, 2024

Atlanta Braves (86-71) will play 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 drive in his 100th run of the season.

At +155, the Royals are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves, who are -190. The over/under for this contest is 7.5.

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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 (10-10 with a 3.42 ERA and 157 strikeouts in 165 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his 29th of the season.
  • The lefty’s most recent appearance was on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • Fried is trying to register his third quality start in a row in this outing.
  • Fried is looking for his 10th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • In five of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

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

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