The Atlanta Braves will face the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, Oct 2, at 8:38 p.m. The game will take place at PETCO Park in San Diego, CA, and air on ESPN2. The Braves enter with a money line of +102, while the Padres stand at -121. The forecast predicts a high of 77°F with few clouds.
Braves vs. Padres Wild Card pregame odds for Oct. 2
Today’s game between the Braves and Padres offers MLB bettors various betting opportunities. San Diego is the favorite at DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and BetMGM with moneyline odds around -120. The over/under at these Massachusetts sportsbooks is consistent at 6.5, providing another betting opportunity for today’s game.
- DraftKings: Braves -102, over/under 6.5
- FanDuel: Braves +100, over/under 6.5
- Caesars: Braves +100, over/under 6.5
- BetMGM: Braves +100, over/under 6.5
MLB odds are subject to change for Braves vs Padres
Braves vs. Padres projected starting lineups today
Braves starting lineup
- CF Michael Harris II (L)
- 2B Ozzie Albies (S)
- DH Marcell Ozuna (R)
- 1B Matt Olson (L)
- RF Jorge Soler (R)
- LF Ramón Laureano (R)
- C Travis d’Arnaud (R)
- 3B Gio Urshela (R)
- SS Orlando Arcia (R)
Padres starting lineup
- DH Luis Arraez (L)
- LF Jurickson Profar (S)
- RF Fernando Tatis Jr. (R)
- 3B Manny Machado (R)
- SS Xander Bogaerts (R)
- CF Jackson Merrill (L)
- 1B Donovan Solano (R)
- 2B Jake Cronenworth (L)
- C Kyle Higashioka (R)
Projected lineups and injuries are Sportsdata.io
Braves vs. Padres probable starters for Wednesday’s Wild Card matchup
| Starters | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (ATL) Max Fried (L) | 11-10 | 3.25 | 1.16 | 22.6 | 7.8 |
| (SD) Joe Musgrove (R) | 6-5 | 3.88 | 1.17 | 24.1 | 5.5 |
Braves vs. Padres Injuries for Wednesday
Braves: A.J. Minter (hip surgery), Austin Riley (hand fracture), Ronald Acuña Jr. (ACL tear), Angel Perdomo (Tommy John surgery) all out for the season.
Padres: Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder), Jhony Brito (elbow strain) out for the season.
Team standings & stats for today’s Wild Card game
Atlanta Braves team stats
The Atlanta Braves have an 89-73 record this season, placing them 7th in the MLB league rankings and 3rd in the NL East division. Their batting average stands at .243, with 213 home runs and 69 stolen bases for the season. The Braves’ pitching staff has an earned run average (ERA) of 3.49 and has accumulated 1,553 strikeouts. Over their last ten games, the Braves have won 6 and lost 4, currently holding a one-game losing streak. In the Tuesday Braves vs Padres Wild Card game, Atlanta managed 7 hits, including 6 singles and 1 double, but ended up with a loss.
- Runs per game: 4.3
- Team average: .243
- Team home runs: 213
- Team stolen bases: 69
- Team ERA: 3.49
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1,553
San Diego Padres team stats
The San Diego Padres have a 93-69 record this season, ranking 4th in the MLB league standings and 2nd in the NL West division. Their batting average is .263, with 190 home runs and 120 stolen bases. The Padres’ pitching staff has an ERA of 3.86 and has recorded 1,453 strikeouts. In their last ten games, the Padres have also won 7 and lost 3, and they are currently on a one-game winning streak. The Padres’ most recent Wild Card game against the Braves saw them conceding 7 hits, including 6 singles and 1 double, resulting in a win for San Diego.
- Runs per game: 4.7
- Team average: .263
- Team home runs: 190
- Team stolen bases: 120
- Team ERA: 3.86
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1,453
Player Stats for Braves vs. Padres
Tonight’s MLB game between the Braves and Padres features notable players such as Ozzie Albies and Fernando Tatis Jr. Recent performances, including Tatis Jr.’s two-run homer, highlight key contributors for both teams. MLB bettors should note Michael King’s impressive 12 strikeouts in Game 1, indicating potential impact on tonight’s odds.
Braves Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Marcell Ozuna leads the Braves in multiple categories, making him a key player to watch. His consistent performance this season positions him as a significant contributor. With Max Fried starting Game 2, the Braves aim to level the series.
- 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 Tonight’s Game
Luis Arraez and Manny Machado are the top performers for the Padres. Arraez’s high batting average and Machado’s power hitting are crucial for the team’s success. Michael King’s recent pitching performance adds to the Padres’ strengths.
- 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
