San Diego Padres vs
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Padres Look to Snap Losing Streak Against Braves in Second Game of Series

On Saturday, the San Diego Padres (27-21) will face off against the Atlanta Braves (24-25) in the second game of a three-game series. The Padres are coming off a tough loss to the Toronto Blue Jays and have lost six straight games, trailing first place in the NL West by three games. Atlanta, on the other hand, lost to the Nationals and has dropped three of their last four games, sitting 7 ½ games back in the NL East. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. Michael King will be starting for the Padres with a 2.59 ERA, while Grant Holmes will take the mound for the Braves with a 4.01 ERA. San Diego is the favorite to win, with the current line at -125. Stay tuned for our detailed prediction on the outcome of the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -125 | Braves +108
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+138) | Braves +1.5 (-158)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 56%.

San Diego vs Atlanta Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres currently rank 7th in batting average, 11th in on-base percentage, 16th in slugging percentage, and 17th in runs scored in MLB. Standout players include Fernando Tatis Jr leading in home runs and RBI, Gavin Sheets with second most home runs and leading in RBI, and Manny Machado with impressive stats at the plate. On the mound, the Padres rank high in batting average against, WHIP, ERA, and Quality Starts. Nick Pivetta leads in wins and Dylan Cease in strikeouts. Michael King will start on Saturday, boasting a 4-2 record with a 2.59 ERA and leading in strikeouts. The Padres are ranked 16th in offense, 10th in defense, and have a record of 28-21 this season, with a power ranking of 14.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves are currently ranked 14th in multiple offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. They are 17th in runs scored with 205. Matt Olson leads the team in home runs with 11, while Austin Riley is tied with him for second in RBI with 28. Marcell Ozuna has hit 9 home runs, and Michael Harris II leads in RBI with 29. Atlanta has a total of 129 extra base hits in 49 games. On the pitching side, Atlanta ranks 10th in batting average against and 12th in Quality Starts. Spencer Schwellenbach has three wins and a 3.52 ERA, while Chris Sale leads in strikeouts with 72. Grant Holmes will pitch on Saturday, with a record of 2-3 and a 4.01 ERA this season. The Braves have a power ranking of 11 and are 18th in offense, 12th in defense, and have a record of 24-26. San Diego lost all three matchups against Atlanta in their last games.

San Diego Padres Dominate Atlanta Braves in Recent Matchups

The San Diego Padres have demonstrated a strong record in recent matchups against the Atlanta Braves, winning six out of their last seven road games against them. Additionally, the Padres have achieved an impressive 8-1 record in their last nine games against National League teams. Currently, San Diego ranks 10th in ERA with 3.50 and 8th in WHIP at 1.20, while Atlanta falls slightly behind with a 14th ranking in both categories, boasting an ERA of 3.85 and WHIP of 1.25. San Diego's starting pitcher, Michael King, has delivered consistent performances with only three runs allowed in his most recent outing and a total of seven runs over the course of his last six appearances. Conversely, Atlanta's Grant Holmes has struggled in three of his last five games, resulting in a total of 17 runs given up in 29.1 innings for an ERA of 5.26.

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