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Royals Expected to Dominate Braves in Pitching Matchup on Tuesday Night

The upcoming Braves at Royals matchup will see the two playoff teams from 2024 facing off in a Tuesday night interleague game in Kansas City. The Braves are dealing with injuries, particularly to their pitching staff, and are struggling in the NL East standings. The Royals are holding their own in the competitive AL Central division. In game two of the series, the Braves will be relying on a bullpen game while the Royals will start Seth Lugo (7-5, 2.95) who recently received a contract extension. First pitch is at 7:40 PM EST. Stay tuned for more insight in this Braves/Royals prediction and check out our top MLB predictions for potential winnings.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +108 | Royals -120
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-185) | Royals -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 55%.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves, typically active buyers during the Trade Deadline week, find themselves in a different position this season as they are likely to be sellers due to a string of injuries impacting their pitching staff. The team suffered a fifth straight loss over the weekend, being swept by the Texas Rangers. The Braves have made a move to acquire starting pitcher Erick Fedde from the Cardinals to help bolster their rotation. With key players such as Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenback, Grant Holmes, Reynaldo Lopez, and Joe Jimenez all out due to injury, the Braves are facing significant challenges this season.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for a crucial series against the Braves as they continue their push towards a second consecutive American League playoff appearance. The team recently signed starting pitcher Seth Lugo to a two-year extension, solidifying their rotation for the stretch run. With three wins in their last four games, including a key victory over the Guardians, the Royals are now within striking distance of the Tigers in the AL Central Division. Lugo, who has been a reliable starter with a 7-5 record and an ERA of 2.95, will take the mound in game two against the Braves. Despite key injuries to several players, the Royals remain competitive and are very much in the thick of the playoff race.

Kansas City Royals Expected to Dominate on Tuesday Night with Strong Pitching Advantage

The Kansas City Royals are expected to have a significant advantage in pitching on Tuesday night. Starting pitcher Lugo has maintained an impressive ERA under 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.09 this season, accompanied by 11 quality starts. This should allow the Royals to rely on their bullpen effectively. In contrast, the Atlanta Braves are relying on veteran right-handed pitcher Fedde, who struggled with a 5.22 ERA and only three wins in 13 decisions with his previous team. Fedde has had difficulty striking out batters, with just 63 strikeouts in over 100 innings pitched, and has struggled with control, walking nearly 50 batters. With the Royals showing signs of improvement, they are poised for a victory on Tuesday night. It is recommended to take the Royals with the Money Line bet.

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