Braves vs. Padres MLB Wild Card Preview (10/01/24): Odds, Lineups, Injuries & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on October 1, 2024
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Braves vs Padres MLB Wild Card Preview

The Atlanta Braves will face the San Diego Padres on Oct 1. The game is scheduled to start at 8:38 p.m. ET at PETCO Park in San Diego. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. The Braves enter with a money line of +149, while the Padres are at -176. The forecast predicts broken clouds with a high of 77°F. MLB bettors can look forward to an exciting matchup between these two teams.

Braves vs. Padres Wild Card pregame odds for Oct. 1

Today’s MLB betting odds for the Braves vs. Padres game show a clear favorite. The Padres are favored across multiple Massachusetts sportsbooks on the moneyline and run line. The run line is set at -1.5 for the Padres, while the over/under ranges from 7.0 to 7.5. This indicates varying expectations for game totals among sportsbooks.

  • DraftKings: Braves +150, over/under 7.5
  • FanDuel: Braves +146, over/under 7.5
  • Caesars: Braves +150, over/under 7.0
  • BetMGM: Braves +145, over/under 7.0

MLB odds are subject to change for Braves vs Padres

Braves vs. Padres projected starting lineups today

Braves starting lineup

  1. CF Michael Harris II (L)
  2. 2B Ozzie Albies (S)
  3. DH Marcell Ozuna (R)
  4. 1B Matt Olson (L)
  5. RF Jorge Soler (R)
  6. LF Ramón Laureano (R)
  7. C Travis d’Arnaud (R)
  8. 3B Gio Urshela (R)
  9. SS Orlando Arcia (R)

Padres starting lineup

  1. DH Luis Arraez (L)
  2. LF Jurickson Profar (S)
  3. RF Fernando Tatis Jr. (R)
  4. 3B Manny Machado (R)
  5. SS Xander Bogaerts (R)
  6. CF Jackson Merrill (L)
  7. 1B Donovan Solano (R)
  8. 2B Jake Cronenworth (L)
  9. C Kyle Higashioka (R)

Projected lineups and injuries are Sportsdata.io

Braves vs. Padres probable starters for Tuesday’s Wild Card matchup

StartersW-LERAWHIPK%BB%
(ATL) TBD----------
(SD) Michael King (R)13-92.951.1927.2%8.5%

Braves vs. Padres Injuries for Tuesday

Braves

  • Chris Sale – Back Spasms – Questionable
  • A.J. Minter – Hip Surgery – Out for season
  • Austin Riley – Hand Fracture – Out for season
  • Huascar Ynoa – Elbow Stress Reaction – Out
  • Ronald Acuña Jr. – ACL Tear – Out for season

Padres

  • Jay Groome – Suspension – Out for season
  • Ha-Seong Kim – Shoulder Injury – Out for season
  • Luis Patiño – Elbow Inflammation – Out for season
  • Mason McCoy – Back Inflammation – Expected return in October
  • Jhony Brito – Elbow Strain – Out for season

Team standings & stats for today’s Wild Card game

Atlanta Braves team stats

The Atlanta Braves, with an 89-73 record, rank 7th in the league and 3rd in the NL East. They have a batting average of 0.243 and have hit 213 home runs this season. The Braves have stolen 69 bases and have an earned run average (ERA) of 3.49. They have recorded 1553 pitching strikeouts. Over their last 10 games, the Braves have a 7-3 record and are currently on a 1-game winning streak. In their most recent game against the New York Mets, they had 3 hits and a batting average of 0.103, with 7 pitching strikeouts.

  • Runs per game: 4.3
  • Team average: .243
  • Team home runs: 213
  • Team stolen bases: 69
  • Team ERA: 3.49
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 1553

San Diego Padres team stats

The San Diego Padres hold a 93-69 record, placing them 4th in the league and 2nd in the NL West. They have a batting average of 0.263 and have hit 190 home runs this season. The Padres have stolen 120 bases and maintain an earned run average (ERA) of 3.86. They have achieved 1453 pitching strikeouts. In their last 10 games, the Padres have a 7-3 record but are on a 1-game losing streak. In their most recent game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, they scored 2 runs with 4 hits and a batting average of 0.133, along with 6 pitching strikeouts.

  • Runs per game: 4.7
  • Team average: .263
  • Team home runs: 190
  • Team stolen bases: 120
  • Team ERA: 3.86
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 1453

Player Stats for Braves vs. Padres

In today’s game between the Braves and Padres, Ozzie Albies and Luis Arraez are two standout names to keep an eye on. Albies has shown strong performance recently, while Arraez leads in batting average for the Padres. Recent news indicates that Braves’ Grant Holmes pitched four scoreless innings in a must-win game, clinching a playoff spot. Chris Sale’s absence due to back spasms could impact the Braves’ pitching rotation.

Braves Leaders Ahead of Today’s Game

Marcell Ozuna is leading the Braves in multiple categories this season, including home runs and RBIs. Ozzie Albies and Ramón Laureano have also been key contributors in recent games. The Braves will rely on their top performers to maintain their momentum. Here are the Braves’ leaders ahead of today’s game:

  • AVG Leader: Marcell Ozuna .302
  • HR Leader: Marcell Ozuna 39
  • RBI Leader: Marcell Ozuna 104
  • Runs Leader: Marcell Ozuna 96
  • SB Leader: Whit Merrifield 17

Padres Leaders Ahead of Today’s Game

Luis Arraez leads the Padres with a .314 batting average, while Manny Machado is the top performer in home runs and RBIs. Nick Ahmed and Jackson Merrill have also shown promising stats in recent games. The Padres will look to their leaders to secure a win. Here are the Padres’ leaders ahead of today’s game:

  • AVG Leader: Luis Arraez .314
  • HR Leader: Manny Machado 29
  • RBI Leader: Manny Machado 105
  • Runs Leader: Jurickson Profar 94
  • SB Leader: Ha-Seong Kim 22
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