Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 29

Published 8:24 am Sunday, September 29, 2024

Atlanta Braves (88-71) will take on the Kansas City Royals (85-76) at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 3:20 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Matt Olson will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the season.

The Braves, at -250, are favored in this matchup, while the Royals are underdogs at +200. The total for this contest has been listed at 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 makes the start for the Braves, his 30th of the season. He is 8-9 with a 4.08 ERA and 164 strikeouts in 161 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Friday, Sept. 20 against the Miami Marlins, when he tossed six innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • Morton has 12 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Morton is looking for his ninth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in MLB action with 210 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .416 slugging percentage ranks ninth-best in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 15th-ranked batting average in the majors (.243).
  • Atlanta is the 16th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.4 runs per game (692 total).
  • 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 has a 3.48 team ERA that ranks first across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 4-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.203).

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