The Atlanta Braves will take on the San Diego Padres at 9:40 PM EDT today. The running total is set at 8.5, and the Braves are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +114, while the Padres are +1.5 at odds of -134. As of now, the pitching matchup for this game is set to be Max Fried vs. Ryan Weathers.
Emotions are running high as both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs lately. The Braves last played yesterday, beating the Royals by a close 5-4 margin. Still, they may struggle to find their footing given the fatigue from playing on short rest. The Padres had it even tougher, having lost a close game 1-0 yesterday against the Brewers. How will the Padres fare playing on short rest, and will they be at 100%?
The last time these two teams faced off against each other was on April 9, 2023 when the Padres beat the Braves 10-2. In that game, the Padres were +109, and the total was set at 9.0, and the match went over by 3.0 runs.
Win Trends
The Braves have been doing great lately, with seven wins in their last ten games. That being said, the Pads have also had an impressive record, with five out of their last ten games being wins. Both teams have been playing at a high level, making it hard to predict who will come out on top.
Totals Trends
When it comes to totals, the Braves have gone over in seven out of their last ten games, while staying under in only two. On the other hand, the Padres’ total record is a mixed bag, with three games going over and seven staying under in their last ten. One thing is for sure, though; both teams are capable of putting points on the board.
We’re taking a page out of the Sharks book, and we’re tailing Samuel for this game. Based on his predictions, we’re taking the Atlanta Braves (-141) to come out as winners. Still not sure about your choice? You can install the Shark Book app for free and see what our betting experts have to say about this matchup.