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2025 MLB Handicapping – Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres
(0-3) Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres (3-0)
Date: Sunday, March 30th
Time: 7:10 ET
Venue: PETCO Park San Diego, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Nick Pivetta
MLB Moneyline Odds: Braves +109 | Padres -127 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Braves +1.5 | Padres -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
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Braves vs. Padres Gameday
The forecast for Sunday’s Braves vs. Padres game calls for scattered clouds and temperatures in the mid-60s. This NL matchup is set for 7:10 PM ET from PETCO Park in San Diego, and the Padres are favored on the money line (-127).
Looking at the money line odds, the Braves are at +109 compared to the Padres at -127. Sunday’s over/under line is sitting at 8 runs, and Nick Pivetta is starting for the Padres, while the Braves are going with AJ Smith-Shawver. ESPN is carrying this game on TV.
Thanks to a dominant outing from Randy Vásquez, the Padres picked up a 1-0 win over the Braves in the most recent game of this series. Vásquez went six innings and didn’t give up a run as the Padres starter. He finished the game with just three strikeouts but induced seven ground balls and picked up a win in the game.
San Diego’s only run came in the 7th inning when they pushed across the game’s only run. After Vásquez exited, Wandy Peralta got the win out of the bullpen, and Adrian Morejon got the save.
Spencer Schwellenbach got the start for the Braves and went six innings, giving up just one hit and no earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts but took the loss.
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Braves Stats
Jurickson Profar is our top projected player in terms of total hits today. The Braves’ infielder has a favorable matchup and is expected to have a solid performance at the plate.
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Padres Stats
Fernando Tatis Jr. is our top projected player in terms of total hits today. The Padres’ shortstop has been one of the most dynamic offensive players in baseball this season, and we expect him to have a productive day at the plate.
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Braves Padres Pitching
AJ Smith-Shawver made one start last season for the Braves, and he’ll face the Padres in his first start of the year. In his only appearance last year, Smith-Shawver didn’t factor into the decision and finished with an ERA of 0.00. His WHIP for the season was 1.15, and opponents hit .188 against him. Smith-Shawver’s FIP for the season was 2.70, and he averaged 8.31 strikeouts per nine innings. He didn’t allow any home runs last season and finished with a K/BB ratio of 2.0.
Coming off a season in which he made 26 starts, Nick Pivetta will be on the mound for the Padres against the Braves. Last season, Pivetta went 6-12 with an ERA of 4.14. His WHIP was 1.13, and he allowed opponents to hit .232. In terms of quality starts, Pivetta had 11. For the season, he averaged 10.63 strikeouts per nine innings and 2.22 walks per nine. Last season, Pivetta faced the Braves twice and went 1-1 with an ERA of 5.62.
Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Braves head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Braves they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Padres are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Padres have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Braves are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 0-3 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Padres have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
Braves vs. Padres Prediction: Braves ML +109
Our pick for this Braves vs. Padres matchup is to take the Braves on the money line, with the payout sitting at +109. We actually have the Braves winning this one by a score of 6-2, giving us some room to take them on the money line. I’d avoid the 8 run over/under today. It’s too tight a line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have AJ Smith-Shawver going 5 1/3 innings and finishing with four strikeouts. As for Nick Pivetta, he is projected to go six innings and finish with six K’s.
Offensively, we have the Braves finishing with nine hits compared to the Padres with nine. However, the Padres are projected to finish with fewer runs and also fewer home runs.
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