San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves 4/7/2023 Previews, Odds and Picks
In an upcoming MLB game at Truist Park, GA, the San Diego Padres will face off against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, April 7, 2023, at 7:20 PM ET. After splitting their first series with the Rockies, the Padres will hit the road for the first time this year and aim to win their first series of the season against the Braves. On average, San Diego scores 4.17 runs per game, with a league-leading batting average of.234 (ranked 19th), a 21st ranking in on-base percentage (.303), and a 10th ranking in slugging percentage (.447). Xander Bogaerts has been the Padres’ key hitter so far, with a batting average of.409, 3 home runs, and seven RBI.
San Diego’s pitching has been average, allowing 4.67 runs per game, with opponents’ batting average against them ranking 19th in the league at.262. Their 1.30 WHIP ranks 13th, and their 4.67 ERA ranks 15th. Martinez lost his last start against Colorado, with a 4-1 loss after giving up six hits and four runs in seven innings. If San Diego wants to win, they will need Martinez to step up and deliver a stronger performance.
- The total went OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games on the road against Atlanta.
- San Diego is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the National League.
- The Padres are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games with an opponent in the National League East Division.
San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves 4/7/2023 Previews, Odds and Picks
The Atlanta Braves have had a strong start to the season, winning five out of their last six games and both of their series so far. They’ll aim to continue their winning streak by defeating the Padres in their upcoming match. The Braves have been scoring an average of 5.33 runs per game, ranking sixth in the league with a league-leading batting average of .280. Their on-base percentage of .341 places them in ninth, and they are sixth in slugging percentage at .469.
Travis d’Arnaud has been leading the team with a batting average of .385, while Matt Olson has hit three home runs and seven RBI. On the pitching front, the Braves have been impressive, allowing only 2.33 runs per game. Their opponents’ batting average against them ranks 14th at .244, and they have a 1.26 WHIP, which is 12th in the league. Their ERA of 2.38 ranks fifth, making it crucial for their starter to perform well if they want to secure the win over the Padres.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games at home against San Diego.
- The Atlanta Braves are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National League.
- The total stayed UNDER in 12 of Atlanta’s last 13 games with an opponent in the NL West Division.
San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves. The MLB pick for this game is the Atlanta Braves. The Atlanta Braves have started their season off strong, winning five of their first six games. Their offense has been particularly impressive, scoring at least five runs in four of those six games. Their success against right-handed pitching bodes well for their offensive performance in their upcoming match. The Braves have hit eight of their ten home runs against right-handed pitchers, which could pose a challenge for Martinez, who struggled in his debut start by giving up four runs in seven innings. Martinez also struggled against the Braves in his previous outing against them, giving up four runs in five innings. The Padres have had a mixed start to their season, with their first six games resulting in split ties. However, they have shown strong offensive play in three of their last four games, scoring at least five runs. Although the Braves had to make changes to their rotation due to an injury to Max Fried, their pitching has been excellent so far, allowing more than two runs in a game only once in six matches. The Braves are predicted to win with a score of 6-3.
MLB Starting Time: 6:40 PM ET
Location: Truist Park, GA
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
TV: ATV+
MLB Odds: Atlanta Braves
MLB Totals: 8
