Padres vs Braves Prediction, MLB Prop Bets and Parlay Picks Friday, 5/23

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• Bet Atlanta (-171) as Braves look to hand Padres seventh loss in a row.
• Chris Sale’s strikeout numbers are on fire, so target over 6.5 K’s tonight.

The 24-25 Atlanta Braves are ready to brush off Thursday’s 8-7, extra-inning loss against the Washington Nationals when they host the reeling 27-21 San Diego Padres, who are on a six-game losing streak.

The question is, can Atlanta, early MLB betting favorites for tonight make good picking on San Diego’s current struggles and squeeze out an important win at home?

Let’s run through tonight’s MLB player prop bets. With the game set to start at 7:15 p.m. ET at Truist Park, you need to keep an eye on these MLB game prop picks.

Padres vs Braves Prediction and Best Bets Today, (5/23)

My prediction

• Atlanta Braves ML (-178)

Man, it’s been a rough stretch for the Padres as of lately. Dropping eight of their last 10, including being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays in their series prior, what happened to the team that on paper looked like they could beat the pulp out of everybody?

While San Diego looks for answers though, Ronald Acuña Jr. is finally being activated for the Braves and the team is playing some very good ball at home (15-7 record). I say take Atlanta’s moneyline.

Bet on Braves Moneyline (-178)

• Padres vs Braves Under 7.5 (Ev)

The main attraction for tonight’s game has to be the pitching matchup between Chris Sale and Nick Pivetta. Considering consistency in run production from Atlanta this season and San Diego’s recent offensive slump, where the team is averaging 2.5 runs per game, it almost feels as if this game was made for both starters to shine.

Between Pivetta not allowing more than three runs in each of his starts this season and Sale keeping a 2.87 ERA pitching at home, plus both teams slumming it up on offense, betting the under could work wonders for you in an MLB same game parlay. So don’t overthink it and pick the score staying below eight.

Bet on Padres vs Braves Under 7.5 (Ev)

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My Best Prop Bets

• Chris Sale Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-136)

It’s funny how baseball works sometimes. Take Atlanta’s starter tonight. With a 2-3 record, you’d think Chris Sale was just sailing through the season (pun intended). But when you look at his strikeout numbers, that’s where you find some real juicy MLB prop betting value.

In his last four games, Sale has fanned 36 batters, tossing 10 Ks each against the Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds and eight against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox.

Combining San Diego’s recent slump and Sale’s solid strikeout numbers, his over in K’s feels like the best MLB parlay pick today to chase.

Bet on Chris Sale Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-136)

• Matt Olson Over 0.5 Hits (-176)

Braves first baseman Matt Olson has been on a roll as of lately. Coming into tonight’s game on a 10-game hitting streak, his stock continues to rise more and more in our MLB betting trends.

Even in a losing effort against the Nationals, Olson managed to bang three hits, including a solo shot to open the score, an RBI single and a game-tying RBI double in the ninth.

With a streak this hot, I say show Olson some love and bet his over in hits at -176.

Bet on Matt Olson Over 0.5 Hits (-176)

Padres vs Braves Same Game Parlay Picks Today, May 23

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Padres vs Braves How to Watch

• Game: San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves
• Date/Time: Friday, May 23, 7:15 p.m. ET
• Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia
• Padres vs Braves Live Stream: MLB.tv

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