The Atlanta Braves travel to PETCO Park to take on the San Diego Padres on Friday, March 28, 2025. This night game starts at 9:40 PM. Both teams look to start the regular season strong after evaluating their rosters during spring training.

Braves vs. Padres Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Braves MoneyLine: 106. The Braves have shown strong offensive performance in spring training, with players like Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II performing well. Reynaldo López also had a solid outing against the Tigers, which could give the Braves an edge.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.0 (-121). Both teams have been scoring well in spring training, with the Padres scoring 7 runs in their last game against the Braves. Given the offensive potential on both sides, the over looks promising.

Team Trends

• The Atlanta Braves ended their spring training with a 13-13 record.
• San Diego Padres finished spring training with a 12-17 record.
• Last season, the Braves had a regular season record of 89-73.
• The Padres recorded a 93-69 regular season record last year.
• In their last spring training game, the Padres won 7-4 against the Braves.

Braves vs Padres Preview

The Atlanta Braves are set to play the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Friday night. Reynaldo López will start on the mound for the Braves. In his recent spring training game against the Detroit Tigers, he pitched six innings without allowing a run.

The Padres will counter with Dylan Cease as their starting pitcher. Cease had an impressive outing against the Cincinnati Reds in spring training, striking out nine batters over five and two-thirds innings. Both teams aim to begin the regular season on a positive note with strong performances from their starters.

Padres Prepare for Season Start

Gavin Sheets had a strong spring training for the Padres. He played 24 games and led the league with a .315 batting average. Sheets also led with 6 home runs and 13 RBIs, showing his power at the plate. Eguy Rosario played in 24 games during spring training. His batting average was .200, but he contributed with 3 home runs and 9 RBIs. Rosario tied for first in runs with 9, showing his ability to get on base and score. Oscar Gonzalez stood out with a .400 batting average in 21 games. He did not hit any home runs but scored 7 runs. Gonzalez had 3 RBIs, adding depth to the Padres’ lineup.

Braves Ready for the Season

Marcell Ozuna led the Braves during spring training. He played 19 games and had a .279 batting average. Ozuna hit 4 home runs and drove in 10 runs, leading the team in both categories. Michael Harris II also had a solid spring. In 19 games, he posted a .320 batting average. Harris hit 2 home runs and scored 7 runs, tying for the team lead in runs scored. Conner Capel contributed well in his 15 games. He had a .351 batting average and drove in 8 runs. Capel scored 6 runs, placing him second on the team in that category.

Final Betting Pick

The Braves MoneyLine at 106 is a solid pick. Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II have been key players in spring training. Their batting averages and home run stats show their potential to impact the game. Reynaldo López also had a strong performance against the Tigers, which could give the Braves an advantage.

The Over 7.0 at -121 is also a good choice. Both teams have been scoring well in spring training. The Padres scored 7 runs in their last game against the Braves. With both teams’ offensive capabilities, there is a strong chance the total will go over 7 runs.

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