Prediction: San Diego Padres VS Atlanta Braves 2025-05-23
The San Diego Padres, with their impressive 27-21 record, are heading to Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves, who are sitting at 24-24. The Braves have been favored on the moneyline 36 times this season, but they're only 20-16 in those games. Meanwhile, the Padres have been underdogs 20 times and have come out on top in 10 of those contests.
Chris Sale is set to take the mound for the Braves, and let's be real, the guy's a legend. But Nick Pivetta is no slouch either, and he's been throwing some heat for the Padres. The key players to watch in this matchup are Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna, and Austin Riley for the Braves, and Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Luis Arraez for the Padres.
The Braves have been struggling to go over the total, with only 18 of their 48 games going over. The Padres, on the other hand, have seen 21 of their 48 games go over. With the over/under set at 7.5, I'm thinking this one might just go under. The Braves' offense has been inconsistent, and Chris Sale is capable of shutting down even the best lineups.
My best bet for this game is the under 7.5 runs. The odds are around 1.95, and I think it's a solid pick. The Padres' pitching has been decent, and they've been able to keep games low-scoring. With Chris Sale on the mound, I think this one will be a pitcher's duel.
So, if you're looking to place a bet, take the under 7.5 runs. And if you're feeling fancy, throw some cash on the Padres to win outright. They're +120 on the moneyline, and I think they've got a good shot at taking down the Braves. Just don't blame me if Chris Sale decides to throw a no-hitter.
Created: May 23, 2025, 12:08 p.m. GMT