Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 29
Published 8:24 am Sunday, September 29, 2024
When the Atlanta Braves (88-71) go head to head against 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).
At -225, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Royals (+185). This contest has an over/under of 8.5 runs (over +100; under -120).
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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 -225
- Moneyline Underdog: Royals +185
- Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)
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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Braves will send Charlie Morton (8-9) out to make his 30th start of the season. He is 8-9 with a 4.08 ERA and 164 strikeouts through 161 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty’s last time out was on Friday, Sept. 20 against the Miami Marlins, when he went six innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- Morton has registered 12 quality starts this season.
- Morton is aiming for his ninth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 innings per appearance on the hill.
- In six of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Braves rank fourth-best in baseball with 210 total home runs.
- Atlanta’s .416 slugging percentage ranks ninth-best in baseball.
- The Braves have the 15th-ranked batting average in the league (.243).
- Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.4 runs per game (692 total runs).
- The Braves are 16th in MLB with a .309 on-base percentage.
- The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 20 mark in the majors.
- Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA leads all league pitching staffs.
- The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
- Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 4-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.203).
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