The San Diego Padres (4-3) host the Atlanta Braves (3-4) to open a four-game series at PETCO Park, with first pitch at 8:10 PM ET on Thursday. The Padres are on the back of a series defeat to the Giants, and the Braves a series loss to the Nationals.
The Padres are a tight favorite (-111 moneyline odds) when they take the field against the Braves (-109). The scheduled starters are Joe Musgrove for the San Diego Padres, and Charlie Morton (1-0) for the Atlanta Braves. The contest has an over/under of 8.
Padres vs. Braves Predictions
Padres vs. Braves Betting Odds
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | -111 | -109 | 8 | -103 | -117 | -1.5 | +141 | -137 |
Padres vs. Braves Hitting Splits 2021
Padres
- The Padres hit 86 home runs at home last season (1.1 per game).
- The Padres had a .399 slugging percentage and averaged 2.9 extra-base hits per game at home.
- The team batted .241 with 634 hits (7.8 per game) at home last season.
- The Padres’ offense averaged 4.4 runs in home games.
- The Padres averaged 4.1 walks per game with an on-base percentage of .330 at home.
- At home last season the team averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game.
Braves
- They hit 123 homers, an average of 1.5 per game, in 81 road contests last season.
- They slugged .429 in 81 road games last season.
- In away games last season, they had a .239 AVG with 8.1 base hits per contest.
- In 81 road games last season, they scored 4.8 runs per contest.
- When they played on the road last season, they had a team on-base percentage of .314 and drew 3.4 walks per game.
- In 81 road games last season, they averaged 8.9 strikeouts per contest.
Padres vs. Braves Starting Pitcher Betting Trends
Projected starter: Joe Musgrove
- Musgrove has started only one game with a set spread, which the Padres covered.
- The Padres were favored on the moneyline for one Musgrove start this season — they won.
- His team won the only matchup he’s appeared in this season.
- Musgrove’s lone start with a total this season went under.
Projected starter: Charlie Morton
- Morton and his team failed to cover the spread in his only opportunity this season as a starter.
- He has yet to start a game this season when his team was the moneyline underdog.
- Morton’s team won in his only start this season.
- The only game started by Morton with a total this season hit the over.
Padres Batting Leaders
- Manny Machado had 106 runs batted in a season ago.
- Jake Cronenworth hit .266 with 33 doubles, seven triples, 21 home runs and 55 walks.
- Eric Hosmer hit .269 a season ago with 28 doubles, 12 home runs and 48 walks.
- Trent Grisham hit .242 with 28 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 54 walks.
Padres Batting Leaders
- Matt Olson finished with a .271 batting average last season and 39 home runs.
- Ozzie Albies hit .259 with an OBP of .310 and a slugging percentage of .488.
- Austin Riley finished last season with a .303 batting average while adding 33 home runs and 107 RBI.
- Dansby Swanson collected 146 hits, posted an OBP of .311 and a .449 SLG.
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