MLB Betting Line Favors the Atlanta Braves over the San Diego Padres

SunTrust Park hosts an MLB battle between the Atlanta Braves and the visiting San Diego Padres on Friday.

Clayton Richard gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the San Diego Padres on Friday; he's 5-6 on the season. The Atlanta Braves, meanwhile, will counter with Brandon McCarthy, who will be looking to improve on his 5-3 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Atlanta was a -148 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.5.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.8-0.6 win for the Padres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Atlanta Braves sport a record of 40-28 heading into this matchup, while the San Diego Padres sit at 33-38 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs San Diego injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 15-ranked Atlanta Braves and the No. 17-rated San Diego Padres in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Atlanta owns the No. 3 ranking for hits at 9.07 per game. By contrast, the San Diego Padres are rated No. 25 in the same category at 7.7 per game.

Comparing defensive stats, San Diego owns the No. 12-rated road mark, allowing 4.06 runs per game on the highway. Atlanta, on the other hand, rates No. 5 in scoring at home.