Saturday’s game between the Atlanta Braves (87-71) and the Kansas City Royals (85-75) at Truist Park is expected to be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 4-3, with the Braves securing the victory. First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ET on Sept. 28.

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Braves vs. Royals Matchup Info

• When: Saturday, September 28, 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 4, Royals 3
• Total Prediction: Under 8 runs

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Braves vs. Royals Betting Lines

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Braves Betting Insights

• Atlanta has been victorious in 74, or 58.3%, of the 127 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• This year, the Braves have won 28 of 39 games when listed as at least -205 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 56 of 158 chances this season.
• The Braves had an 8-4 record over the 12 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Atlanta and its opponents combined to hit the over six times.

Royals Betting Insights

• Kansas City has gone 34-43 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 44.2% of those games).
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +170 or longer, the Royals have gone 1-2 (33.3%).
• Kansas City has played in 160 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 69 times (69-85-6).
• In six games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Royals had a record of 2-4.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Kansas City and its opponents are 4-11-0 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Braves vs. Royals Probable Pitchers

Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Reynaldo López

• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.03, a 3.26 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.150 in 24 games this season.
• When Reynaldo Lopez starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 11-8.
• In games Lopez has started, his team is 15-9.
• In games Lopez has started this season, the teams are 5-16-3 at hitting the over.

Royals’ Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo

• The 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.03, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 32 games this season. Opponents are hitting .230 against him.
• The Royals are 7-6 in Lugo’s 13 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Lugo’s team has won 17 of his 32 starts.
• Seth Lugo has had 32 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and 11 of those matchups hit the over.

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