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Atlanta Braves vs Kansas City Royals Matchup Preview - April 14th, 2023

Friday evening the Atlanta Braves battle against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Braves offense will be led by Ronald Acuna Jr., who ranks as the #10th-best hitter in baseball according to The Sharp Model X. Given Ronald Acuna Jr.'s profile and today's matchup specifics, The Sharp Model X expects him to average a .369 wOBA, .288 AVG, and .19 HRs. On the other side, Bobby Witt Jr. (The Sharp Model X's #45th hitter in MLB) will bolster the Royals lineup. He projects for a .384 wOBA, .294 AVG, and .17 HRs.

Atlanta Braves Insights

  • The Atlanta Braves outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-best of all teams today.

  • Ozzie Albies has primarily hit in the top-half of the batting order this year (69% of the time), but he is projected to bat 6th in the batting order in this matchup.

  • Projected catcher Sean Murphy grades out as a good pitch framer, per The Sharp Model projection system.

Kansas City Royals Insights

  • Brady Singer has been given an above-average leash since the start of last season, throwing 5.1 more adjusted pitches-per-game than average.

  • Michael Massey's speed has declined this season. His 27.06 ft/sec Statcast Sprint Speed last season sits at 23.75 ft/sec now.

  • The Kansas City Royals have hit 0% of their balls in the air 100 mph or faster since the start of last season, putting them as the #30 team in the league by this stat.

Betting Trends

  • The Kansas City Royals have hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.70 Units / 25% ROI)

  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games (+3.15 Units / 15% ROI)

  • MJ Melendez has hit the Singles Under in his last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 52% ROI)