Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 29

Published 9:24 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 seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

The Braves (-250), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Royals (+200) This contest’s total has been set at 8.5. You can get +100 odds on the over and -120 odds on the under.

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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

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (8-9) out for his 30th start of the season. He is 8-9 with a 4.08 ERA and 164 strikeouts in 161 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty 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 heads into the outing with 12 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton will aim to last five or more innings for his ninth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.6 innings per outing.
  • In six of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in MLB action with 210 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is ninth in MLB with a .416 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 15th-ranked batting average in the league (.243).
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.4 runs per game (692 total).
  • The Braves’ .309 on-base percentage is 16th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 20 mark in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 4 WHIP in baseball (1.203).

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