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Braves vs Padres Prediction: Can Atlanta Overcome San Diego's Dominance?

The Atlanta Braves are set to take on the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Sunday, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Despite the Braves' recent struggles against the Padres, with San Diego winning the first two games of the series and having a 7-3 record in their last ten meetings, the over has been favorable in those matchups. Tonight's starting pitchers will be AJ Smith-Shawver for the Braves and Nick Pivetta for the Padres. San Diego opens as the betting favorite at -126, and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for our Braves vs. Padres prediction for Sunday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +112 | Padres -126
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-188) | Padres -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 56%.

Atlanta vs San Diego Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves will be starting right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on Sunday, who has limited MLB experience with a 1-0 record, 3.64 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP in 29.2 innings pitched. Despite injuries to key players last season, the Braves' pitching staff performed well, with the team making an early exit from the postseason. The team lost some talent in the offseason and signed outfielder Jurickson Profar as their biggest acquisition. With a power ranking of 3, Atlanta currently ranks 19th in offense and 23rd in defense, with a 0-2 record this season. No recent injuries to report for Sunday's game against San Diego. Can the Braves make a return to the World Series in 2025?

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres are turning to right-hander Nick Pivetta in their upcoming game. Pivetta, who signed a four-year, $55 million contract this offseason, had a 6-12 record with a 4.14 ERA last season with Boston. The Padres had a successful 2024 season, making a deep playoff run. However, injuries to key players like Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish have weakened their starting rotation. Despite this, the Padres are still considered a threat for a Wild Card spot in the 2025 season. As of now, there are no reported injuries for the Padres in their upcoming game against Atlanta. San Diego currently has a power ranking of 6 and ranks 8th in offense and 13th in defense. Atlanta has won their last three matchups against San Diego.

Expert Analysis: Predicting the Outcome of the Braves vs. Padres MLB Matchup

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