Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 27

Published 4:32 am Friday, September 27, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (86-71) go head to head against the Kansas City Royals (85-74) at Truist Park on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Matt Olson will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

At -190, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Royals (+155). This contest carries an over/under 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 are sending Max Fried (10-10) to the mound for his 29th start of the season. He is 10-10 with a 3.42 ERA and 157 strikeouts in 165 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, when he threw six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • Fried is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
  • 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 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 ranks 10th in MLB, slugging .417.
  • The Braves have the 14th-ranked batting average in the majors (.244).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 687 (4.4 per game).
  • The Braves rank 16th in baseball with a .309 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 20th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.52 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in MLB (1.211).

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