San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 25, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 25, 2025 ,

MLB San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 5/25

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the San Diego Padres will travel to Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves. The game is set to start at 4:10 PM and will be played under the lights. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action.

Padres vs. Braves Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Padres MoneyLine: 117. The Padres have a better season record and a strong division record. Their pitching and hitting stats are solid, making them a good value as the underdog.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-108). Both teams have decent pitching stats, and the recent games have shown lower scores, suggesting a lower total is likely.

Team Trends

  • The San Diego Padres have a strong home record this season, standing at 16-8.
  • The Atlanta Braves have struggled on the road, with a record of 9-18.
  • In their recent game on May 24th, the Braves defeated the Padres 7-1, with Atlanta hitting two home runs.
  • Manny Machado of the Padres went 2 for 2 with 1 RBI in the loss against the Braves on May 24th.
  • On May 23rd, the Padres won against the Braves 2-1, with both Manny Machado and Gavin Sheets hitting home runs.

Padres vs Braves Preview

The San Diego Padres are set to take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The game is scheduled for Sunday evening, May 25, 2025. Both teams will rely on their starting pitchers to set the tone for the night.

Dylan Cease will start for the Padres. He has a 1-3 record this season with a 4.50 ERA. On the other side, Spencer Schwellenbach will pitch for the Braves. Schwellenbach holds a 3-3 record and a 3.52 ERA. Fans can expect both pitchers to aim for a strong performance.

Atlanta Braves: Key Players and Team Performance

The Atlanta Braves have some strong hitters leading their lineup. Matt Olson stands out with 12 home runs, ranking first in the league and on the team. He also leads the team in runs, scoring 30 so far this season.

Marcell Ozuna is another key player for the Braves. He has a batting average of .273 and has hit 9 home runs, placing him second on the team. His on-base percentage is .422, which is the highest among the Braves’ top hitters.

Austin Riley is making an impact with his consistent performance. He has a batting average of .273, matching Ozuna. Riley has contributed 8 home runs and 28 RBIs, ranking third on the team in both categories.

San Diego Padres: Key Players and Team Insights

Fernando Tatis Jr. is leading the Padres with strong numbers. He has a batting average of .283 and 12 home runs, which ranks first in the league. Tatis also leads in runs, scoring 37 this season. Manny Machado is another important player for the Padres. He has a batting average of .317, which is the highest on the team. Machado has also scored 34 runs and hit 4 home runs. Xander Bogaerts has played in 50 games this season. His batting average stands at .231, and he has hit 3 home runs. Bogaerts has also contributed 20 RBIs for the team.

Final Betting Pick

The Padres are a solid pick for the money line at 117. Their season record of 28-22 is better than the Braves’ 25-26. The Padres also have a strong division record of 7-1, which shows they perform well against familiar opponents. Their pitching stats, with a 3.55 ERA and a .225 batting average against, rank them among the top teams, adding value to their underdog status.

For the over/under prediction, taking the under 8.0 at -108 is a good choice. Both teams have decent pitching stats, with the Padres having a WHIP of 1.21 and the Braves at 1.24. Recent games have shown lower scores, with the Padres scoring only 1 and 2 runs in their last two games against the Braves. This suggests that another low-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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