Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 29

Published 8:24 am Sunday, September 29, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (88-71) take on 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’s total has been listed 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 -225
  • Moneyline Underdog: Royals +185
  • 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 through 161 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s most recent appearance came on Friday, Sept. 20 against the Miami Marlins, when he went six innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • Morton is trying to collect his 13th quality start of the season.
  • Morton is seeking his ninth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • In six of his 29 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 210 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is ninth in MLB with a .416 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 15th in MLB with a .243 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 692 (4.4 per game).
  • The Braves are 16th in MLB with a .309 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out nine times per game to rank 20th in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.48 team ERA ranks first among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9 to lead MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 4-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.203).

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