The Kansas City Royals will face the Atlanta Braves on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7:20 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Truist Park in Atlanta and air on BSKC. The Royals have a money line of +150, while the Braves are at -174. The forecast predicts light rain with a high of 75°F.
Royals vs. Braves pregame odds (9/27/24)
The Braves are currently listed as favorites over the Royals, implying a strong win probability. The over/under for the game is 7.5 runs. With a run line set at 1.5, New York sportsbooks project a competitive matchup. Below are the detailed MLB odds from various sports betting apps in New York:
- FanDuel: Braves -174, Royals +146, over/under 7.5
- BetMGM: Braves -185, Royals +150, over/under 7.5
- Caesars: Braves -190, Royals +158, over/under 7.5
- Fanatics: Braves -180, Royals +155, over/under 7.5
Odds are subject to change for Royals vs. Braves
Royals vs. Braves projected starting lineups today
Royals starting lineup
- 2B Maikel Garcia (R)
- SS Bobby Witt Jr. (R)
- 1B Salvador Perez (R)
- DH Robbie Grossman (S)
- RF Hunter Renfroe (R)
- C Freddy Fermin (R)
- 3B Paul DeJong (R)
- LF Dairon Blanco (R)
- CF Garrett Hampson (R)
Braves starting lineup
- CF Michael Harris II (L)
- 2B Ozzie Albies (S)
- DH Marcell Ozuna (R)
- 1B Matt Olson (L)
- RF Jorge Soler (R)
- LF Ramón Laureano (R)
- C Travis d’Arnaud (R)
- 3B Gio Urshela (R)
- SS Orlando Arcia (R)
Projected lineups and injuries are Sportsdata.io
Royals vs. Braves probable starters for Friday
| Starters | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (KC) Brady Singer (R) | 9-12 | 3.73 | 1.28 | 22.1% | 6.8% |
| (ATL) Max Fried (L) | 10-10 | 3.42 | 1.20 | 22.4% | 7.8% |
Royals vs. Braves Injuries for Friday
Royals: Will Smith (RP) – Back spasms, 15-day IL, expected return in October. Chris Stratton (RP) – Right forearm flexor strain, 15-day IL. Michael Lorenzen (SP) – Lower body fatigue, questionable for next start. Hunter Harvey (RP) – Mid-back tightness, 15-day IL, out for the season. Josh Taylor (RP) – Left biceps nerve injury, 60-day IL, expected return in September.
Braves: Reynaldo López (SP) – Right shoulder inflammation, 15-day IL, expected return in late September. A.J. Minter (RP) – Left hip surgery, 60-day IL, out for the season. Austin Riley (3B) – Right-hand fracture, 10-day IL, out for the season. Huascar Ynoa (RP) – Right elbow stress reaction, 60-day IL. Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF) – Left ACL tear, 60-day IL, out for the season.
Team standings and stats for today’s game
Kansas City Royals team stats
The Kansas City Royals have an 85-74 record, placing them second in the AL Central. They have struggled in their last 10 games, winning only three. Their recent game against the Nationals saw them win 7-0, with a batting average of .229 and six pitching strikeouts. Another win against the Nationals ended 3-0, with a .212 batting average and seven pitching strikeouts. The Royals rank fifth in the league, with a streak of three wins.
- Runs per game: 4.6
- Team average: .25
- Team home runs: 168
- Team stolen bases: 133
- Team ERA: 3.80
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1313
Atlanta Braves team stats
The Atlanta Braves hold an 86-71 record, ranking third in the NL East. They have won six of their last 10 games. The Braves’ upcoming game is against the Mets, following a similar matchup where they had a streak of three wins. The Braves rank seventh in the league, with a current streak of three wins.
- Runs per game: 4.4
- Team average: .244
- Team home runs: 208
- Team stolen bases: 65
- Team ERA: 3.51
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1499
Player Stats for Royals vs. Braves
Both the Royals and Braves have several notable names to keep track of – among them are Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. and Atlanta’s Marcell Ozuna. Witt Jr. leads the Royals in multiple categories, while Ozuna is a key player for the Braves. Recent news includes Chris Sale’s next start depending on playoff scenarios for the Braves and Vinnie Pasquantino being out for the Royals.
Royals Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Bobby Witt Jr. is the standout for the Royals, leading in batting average, home runs, RBIs, and runs. Maikel Garcia leads in stolen bases. Key recent performances include Hunter Renfroe, Adam Frazier, Salvador Perez, and Tommy Pham contributing in the recent game against the Nationals.
- AVG Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. .332
- HR Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. 32
- RBI Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. 109
- Runs Leader: Bobby Witt Jr. 124
- SB Leader: Maikel Garcia 37
Braves Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Marcell Ozuna is the key player for the Braves, leading in batting average, home runs, RBIs, and runs. Whit Merrifield leads in stolen bases. Recent news includes Max Fried starting the series opener against the Royals and Reynaldo Lopez potentially being used in the upcoming games.
- AVG Leader: Marcell Ozuna .310
- HR Leader: Marcell Ozuna 39
- RBI Leader: Marcell Ozuna 102
- Runs Leader: Marcell Ozuna 95
- SB Leader: Whit Merrifield 16