Atlanta Braves at Kansas City Royals Betting Lines and Pick
Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday as the host Kansas City Royals battle the Atlanta Braves in baseball betting odds action.
For the Kansas City Royals, Dillon Gee gets the ball, charged with keeping the Atlanta Braves hitters off the base paths. He'll face Mike Foltynewicz, 0-1 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Atlanta Braves were 160 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.4-3.6 victory for the Royals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Atlanta Braves vs Kansas City Royals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Kansas City Royals bring a 17-18 record to the battle against the 8-26 Braves. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Kansas City vs Atlanta injuries news.
The Kansas City Royals sit at No. 26 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Atlanta Braves sit at No. 30 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Kansas City Royals No. 25 ranked offense (3.63 runs per game) against a Atlanta Braves defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 25 at 4.97 runs allowed per game. The Kansas City Royals have been averaging 8.51 hits per game, more than the Atlanta Braves have managed so far this season (7.59 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Atlanta owns the No. 22-rated road mark, allowing 4.47 runs per game on the highway. Kansas City, on the other hand, rates No. 18 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Braves endured a 5-1 loss at the hands of the Royals on Friday, with J Teheran throwing 7 innings of 4-hit ball at Kauffman Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at Kansas City, Sunday, May 15th