Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 29

Published 9:24 am Sunday, September 29, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (88-71) match up with 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’s currently sitting at 98).

At +200, the Royals are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves, who are listed at -250. This contest has a total 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 -250
  • Moneyline Underdog: Royals +200
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton gets 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.
  • In his last appearance on Friday, Sept. 20 against the Miami Marlins, the right-hander tossed six innings, allowing four earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
  • Morton has 12 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton will look to last five or more innings for his ninth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.6 innings per outing.
  • He has made six appearances this season in which he did not give up 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 action with 210 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is ninth in baseball, slugging .416.
  • The Braves have the 15th-ranked batting average in the majors (.243).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 692 (4.4 per game).
  • The Braves’ .309 on-base percentage ranks 16th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 20 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.48 team ERA that ranks first across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 4-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.203).

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