The San Diego Padres will visit the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Friday, May 23, 2025. This night game is set to begin at 7:15 PM. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two teams.

Padres vs. Braves Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Padres MoneyLine 128. The Padres have a better record and a strong division performance. Nick Pivetta’s solid ERA and WHIP add value to their moneyline.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-103). Both teams have respectable pitching stats, and Pivetta’s ERA suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The San Diego Padres have a strong division record this season with 7 wins and 1 loss.
• The Atlanta Braves have struggled on the road with a record of 9 wins and 18 losses.
• Gavin Sheets hit 2 home runs and had 5 RBIs in the Padres’ recent game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Marcell Ozuna hit a home run and had 2 RBIs in the Braves’ recent game against the Washington Nationals.
• The Padres have a better home record this season with 16 wins and 8 losses.

Padres vs Braves Preview

The San Diego Padres are heading to Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves on Friday, May 23, 2025. The game will start at 7:15 PM. Nick Pivetta will be on the mound for the Padres. He has a strong record this season with 5 wins and 2 losses. His ERA is 2.86, and he has struck out 56 batters in 50 1/3 innings.

For the Braves, Chris Sale will be the starting pitcher. Sale has pitched in 10 games this season with 2 wins and 3 losses. His ERA is 3.62, and he has 72 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone in this game.

Atlanta Braves: Key Players and Team Stats

Matt Olson leads the Atlanta Braves in home runs and runs this season. He has 11 home runs and 29 runs, both top in the league. Olson’s batting average is .250, with an on-base percentage of .357.

Marcell Ozuna is another strong hitter for the Braves. He has a batting average of .278 and an on-base percentage of .426. Ozuna has hit 9 home runs and scored 24 runs.

Austin Riley has a batting average of .276 this season. He has contributed 8 home runs and 23 runs for the Braves. Riley’s on-base percentage stands at .326.

San Diego Padres: Key Players and Team Stats

Fernando Tatis Jr. is a standout player for the Padres. He leads the team with 12 home runs and 37 runs, ranking first in the league for both. Tatis Jr. has a batting average of .290 and an on-base percentage of .361. Manny Machado adds strength to the Padres’ lineup. He has a batting average of .305 and has scored 33 runs. Machado’s on-base percentage is .374, and he has driven in 20 runs this season. Xander Bogaerts contributes to the Padres with a batting average of .241. He has hit 3 home runs and scored 20 runs. Bogaerts has an on-base percentage of .328 and 20 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Padres have a strong record this season, which makes their moneyline pick appealing. Their division record of 7-1 shows they perform well against their rivals. Nick Pivetta’s ERA of 2.86 and WHIP of .99 highlight his ability to limit runs and base runners, adding confidence to the Padres’ moneyline choice.

The under 7.5 pick seems reasonable given both teams’ pitching stats. Pivetta’s solid performance suggests he can keep the Braves’ hitters in check. Additionally, the Padres’ team ERA of 3.52 and the Braves’ ERA of 3.85 indicate that both teams can limit scoring, supporting a lower total run outcome.

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