Braves Aim to End Skid vs Royals in High-Scoring Showdown
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Match Overview
Date
Time
Venue
Teams
League
Monday, July 28, 2025
7:40 p.m. ET
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City Royals vs. Atlanta Braves
Major League Baseball (MLB)
On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Royals will host the Braves at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. The Braves are favored on the moneyline at –170, while the Royals are +142 underdogs. Atlanta is also the run-line favorite (–1.5 @ –107), and the game’s over/under is set at 9.5 runs (Over/Under both –110).
Game Odds & Lines
Bet Type
Odds
Moneyline
Braves: –170 • Royals: +142
Run Line
Braves –1.5: –107 • Royals +1.5: –113
Total Runs (O/U)
Over 9.5: –110 • Under 9.5: –110
Starting Pitchers
Team
Pitcher
W-L
ERA
Royals
Rich Hill (LHP)
0-1
1.80
Braves
Spencer Strider (RHP)
4-8
3.72
Weather & Ballpark Conditions
Forecast
Wind
Humidity
Ballpark Factor
Mostly sunny, high near 95 °F; overnight low near 78 °F.
South-southwest at 8 mph
~48%
Slight edge to hitters in warm, dry air at Kauffman Stadium
Last 5 Games Record
Team
Last 5 Games Record
Braves
0-5
Royals
3-2
Braves have lost their last five; Royals are 3-2 in their last five.
Head-to-Head Record
Metric
Value
All-time meetings
23
Braves wins
13
Royals wins
10
Last 10 meetings
Royals 4 – Braves 6
Braves hold a 13–10 edge overall, with Kansas City winning 4 of the last 10 matchups.
Key Insights & Betting Trends
Braves win rate as favorites: 48.8%.
Atlanta is 17-12 when favored by –170+.
Royals’ underdog win rate: 46.9%.
Royals are 4-4 when +142 or worse.
7 of last 10 Braves games went over the total.
Expert Picks & Recommended Bets
Bet Type
Pick
Moneyline
Braves @ –170
Run Line
Braves –1.5 @ –107
Total Runs
Over 9.5 @ –110
Predicted Outcome
Despite Rich Hill’s strong start numbers, the Braves’ deeper lineup and superior bullpen depth should prevail in a tight, high-scoring affair. Expect Atlanta to edge out Kansas City by one run in a 6–5 victory.
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