Braves Aim to End Skid vs Royals in High-Scoring Showdown

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).

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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

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Starting Pitchers

Team	Pitcher	W-L	ERA
Royals	Rich Hill (LHP)	0-1	1.80
Braves	Spencer Strider (RHP)	4-8	3.72

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Expert Picks & Recommended Bets

Bet Type	Pick
Moneyline	Braves @ –170
Run Line	Braves –1.5 @ –107
Total Runs	Over 9.5 @ –110

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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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