Friday’s game between the Atlanta Braves (86-71) and the Kansas City Royals (85-74) at Truist Park is expected to be a close matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Braves securing the victory. Game time is at 7:20 p.m. ET on Sept. 27.

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Braves vs. Royals Matchup Info

• When: Friday, September 27, 2024 at 7:20 p.m. ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: BSKC
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Braves vs. Royals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Braves 5, Royals 4
• Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs

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Braves vs. Royals Betting Lines

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Braves Betting Insights

• Atlanta has been the favorite in 126 games this season, and has come away with the win 73 times (57.9%) in those contests.
• This season, the Braves have come away with a win 36 times in 52 chances when named as a favorite of at least -185 or shorter on the moneyline.
• Atlanta and its opponents have gone over in 56 of 157 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Braves went 8-4 across the 12 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings, Atlanta and its opponents combined to hit the over six times (all 15 of the games had set totals).

Royals Betting Insights

• Kansas City has won 34 of the 76 games it was the moneyline underdog this season (44.7%).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +154 or longer, the Royals have a record of 1-4 (20%).
• Kansas City has played in 159 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 69 times (69-84-6).
• The Royals have played as underdogs in six of their past 15 games and won two of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Kansas City and its opponents have combined to hit the over five times.

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Braves vs. Royals Probable Pitchers

Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Max Fried

• The 30-year-old has pitched in 28 games this season with a 3.42 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .232.
• When Max Fried starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 14-8.
• Fried’s team has a 16-12 record in his starts this season.
• Games started by Fried have an 8-19-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Royals’ Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer

• In 31 games this season, the 28-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.73, with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .255 against him.
• The Royals have a 3-12 record in Singer’s 15 starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Singer’s team has a 15-16 record in his starts this season.
• Brady Singer has had 31 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and 16 of those games finished over the total.

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