The San Diego Padres will take on the Atlanta Braves, in what promises to be a thrilling match. First pitch will take place at 7:20 PM EDT today. The run total has been set at a tantalizing 9.5, so expect a lot of action. The Braves are currently at -117 while the Padres are sitting at +104. The Braves are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +159, while the Padres are +1.5 at odds of -184. After an intense game yesterday, where the Braves beat the Padres by a score of 7-6, expect both teams to come in determined to secure a win.
Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for this game is set to be Nick Martinez for the Padres and Jared Shuster for the Braves. Martinez has a 3-5 record this season with a 5.02 ERA. On the other hand, Shuster has only pitched two games this season with an ERA of 7.20. It remains to be seen how he will perform against a formidable Padres lineup.
Win Trends
The Padres have had a mixed run lately, winning 5 of their last 10 games, while the Bravos have won an impressive 9 of their last 10 games! Needless to say, the Braves go into this game as the favorites, and rightly so, with their red-hot form.
Totals Trends
In terms of totals, the Padres have trended towards going over in 6 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 4 of their last 10. Similarly, the Braves have been inconsistent with the total going over in 4 of their last 10 games and under in 5 of their last 10.
Prediction
The Shark community is buzzing with excitement, and our top player RoyClam651 recommends taking the Under 9.5 (-110) for this game. If you’re still not convinced, try downloading the Shark Book app for free and see what everyone else is saying about the matchup. Who do you think will come out on top? Tune in and find out!