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Padres vs Braves Prediction, Preview, Stream, Odds and Picks April 8
Braves Face Padres in Game 3 of 4-Game Series
Braves In For ough Contest
The new MLB season continues Saturday with a full plate of games and constantly changing MLB lines.
The Atlanta Braves welcomet the San Diego Padres in a matchup that has them both staring down the barrel and looking for the go-ahead win in their four-game series.
They’re hoping to find more strength following last year’s performances and have revamped their rosters in an effort to find new success.
There’s a lot at stake in this game, and tensions are running high early in the season.
Padres Looking To Gain Ground
The San Diego Padres managed to win Game to push their recordto 4-4. The pitching staff is coming together, putting up a record of a 1.45 WHIP, and 4.90 ERA.
So far, the Padres have scored 36 runs off a .229 batting average, with Xander Bogaerts achieving a batting average of .333 that includes three home runs and eight RBIs.
San Diego’s starting pitcher Saturday, Michael Wacha, boasts a record of 1-0 with a 6.00 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 6.0 innings.
Braves Off To Good Start
With a record of 6-2 and improvements in the MLB odds, the Atlanta Braves emerged victorious in the first game of this series after edging out the San Diego Padres 7-6.
Atlanta boasts a formidable roster with a pitching staff that flaunts impressive stats – including a 3.17 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a .236 batting average.
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On the other end, their offense has showcased a batting average of .278 with 43 hits and a .355 on-base percentage. Matt Olson has shined on the team with three home runs and nine RBIs, accompanied by a batting average of .313.
Charlie Morton, with a 5.06 ERA and 2.06 WHIP, has won one game he has pitched for Atlanta and will make MLB news as he’s set to lead the team as the starting pitcher in this matchup.
Padres vs Braves Game Injuries
Padres vs Braves Head-to-Head
The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres have split two games. Over the last two seasons, the Padres have been able to outlast the Braves more often than not, but only barely.
Of the nine games they have played since April 2022, San Diego has taken five. Also during that time frame, the Padres have hit double digits in runs twice, including a 12-1 thrashing on April 14 of last year.
Padres vs Braves Game Information
- Game: Padres (4-4) vs Braves (6-2)
- Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- Day/Time: Saturday, April 8, 2023, 7:20 PM ET
- Padres vs Braves Live Stream: MLB TV
Padres vs Braves Betting Lines
Padres vs Braves Picks and Prediction
During Game 2 of this series, the San Diego Padres bullpen failed to support Blake Snell in their battle against the Atlanta Braves.
As a result, the Braves were able to rally in the ninth inning to secure the victory. Despite taking an early lead and scoring three runs in the top of the fourth, San Diego lost its momentum and let Atlanta take over. In doing so, they faltered in MLB betting but will look to regain ground.
That’s not going to happen again. The Padres have built a strong lineup with Manny Machado, Juan Soto, and others, and will push them to turn up the heat in this upcoming game.
San Diego may still be waiting for Fernando Tatís Jr. to be able to return following his suspension, but, despite being the underdog in sports betting today, will take full advantage of Machado and Soto to handle the Braves in a low-scoring affair.
