Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 29

Published 8:24 am Sunday, September 29, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (88-71) play the Kansas City Royals (85-76) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 3:20 p.m. ET, Matt Olson will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

The Braves (-250), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Royals (+200) The total for this game is 8.5.

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Braves vs. Royals Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
  • Time: 3:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -250
  • Moneyline Underdog: Royals +200
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton (8-9 with a 4.08 ERA and 164 strikeouts in 161 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 30th of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Friday, Sept. 20 against the Miami Marlins, when he threw six innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • Morton has 12 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton is aiming for his ninth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • In six of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth-best in MLB action with 210 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks ninth in baseball, slugging .416.
  • The Braves rank 15th in the majors with a .243 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.4 runs per game (692 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .309 on-base percentage ranks 16th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 20 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA leads all league pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors.
  • The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.203).

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