Braves vs. Royals: Betting Preview for Sept. 29
Published 8:24 am Sunday, September 29, 2024
Atlanta Braves (88-71) will match up with 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.
At -250, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Royals (+200). The over/under for this matchup is 8.5. The odds to eclipse the over are +100, while the odds are -120 to go 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
- Charlie Morton (8-9) takes the mound for the Braves in his 30th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.08 ERA in 161 2/3 innings pitched, with 164 strikeouts.
- In his last time out on Friday, Sept. 20, the righty tossed six innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up four earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- Morton has registered 12 quality starts 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.
- In six of his 29 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in baseball with 210 total home runs.
- Atlanta ranks ninth in MLB, slugging .416.
- The Braves are 15th in the majors with a .243 batting average.
- Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 692 (4.4 per game).
- The Braves rank 16th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .309.
- The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 20th in baseball.
- Atlanta has the top team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.48).
- Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Braves have the fourth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.203).
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