Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 27

Published 4:32 am Friday, September 27, 2024

Atlanta Braves (86-71) will match up with 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.

The Braves (-190), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Royals (+155) The over/under for this game has been set at 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) makes the start for the Braves, his 29th of the season.
  • His last appearance was on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, when the lefty threw six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing five hits.
  • Fried is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
  • Fried will aim to last five or more innings for his 10th straight start. He’s averaging 5.9 frames per outing.
  • In five of his 28 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB play with 208 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 10th in baseball, slugging .417.
  • The Braves’ .244 batting average ranks 14th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB action, 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’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 MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.211).

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