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The Atlanta Braves (10-4) will visit the Kansas City Royals (4-10), Saturday at 4:10 PM ET, with the Braves on a four-game winning streak. Bryce Elder (1-0) is the starter for the Braves, and Kris Bubic for the Royals.
Despite playing away from home the Braves are at -145 to win, compared to the Royals at +122. The over/under in this contest is set at 8.5.
Braves vs. Royals Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-145)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -122, Under: +102)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Royals
- Game Day: Saturday, April 15, 2023
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSKC
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: Kauffman Stadium
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Orlando Arcia | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Collin McHugh | 15-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Max Fried | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Raisel Iglesias | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Travis d’Arnaud | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
Royals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Daniel Lynch | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jake Brentz | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Angel Zerpa | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Diego Hernandez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
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Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have been favorites in 11 games this season and won eight (72.7%) of those contests. Atlanta is 6-2 this season when entering a game favored by -145 or more on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 59.2% chance to win. Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their 14 games with a total this season. The Braves are 7-7-0 against the spread in their 14 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 14 | .390 (5) | .463 (8) | .593 (27) | 4.5% (55) | 16.4% (51) | 11.9% (62) |
| Matt Olson | 14 | .304 (49) | .409 (35) | .643 (11) | 7.6% (15) | 36.4% (181) | 15.2% (32) |
| Austin Riley | 14 | .327 (28) | .429 (19) | .538 (40) | 4.8% (51) | 25.4% (130) | 14.3% (41) |
| Sean Murphy | 14 | .250 (105) | .426 (21) | .556 (35) | 4.3% (60) | 23.4% (107) | 23.4% (2) |
| Ozzie Albies | 14 | .214 (148) | .237 (179) | .321 (158) | 3.4% (86) | 20.3% (79) | 3.4% (169) |
Royals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Royals have been chosen as underdogs in 14 games this year and have walked away with the win four times (28.6%) in those games. This season, Kansas City has come away with a win three times in 11 chances when named as an underdog of at least +122 or worse on the moneyline. The Royals have an implied victory probability of 45% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Kansas City’s games have gone over the total in eight of their 14 opportunities. The Royals are 4-10-0 against the spread in their 14 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 14 | .273 (76) | .407 (39) | .523 (46) | 3.8% (69) | 15.1% (41) | 18.9% (13) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 14 | .269 (82) | .321 (105) | .423 (92) | 3.6% (82) | 16.1% (48) | 7.1% (120) |
| Salvador Pérez | 14 | .216 (145) | .245 (172) | .373 (123) | 3.8% (69) | 17.0% (53) | 1.9% (177) |
| Edward Olivares | 14 | .265 (-) | .342 (-) | .441 (-) | 2.7% (-) | 21.6% (-) | 8.1% (-) |
| Nicky Lopez | 14 | .185 (-) | .313 (-) | .333 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 21.9% (-) | 12.5% (-) |
Braves vs. Royals Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Braves vs. Royals sees the Braves (-145 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we pick the under on 8.5 runs.