San Diego Padres Face the Atlanta Braves Saturday: MLB Odds and Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves get a visit from the San Diego Padres in MLB baseball betting action on Saturday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Atlanta hands the ball to starter Sean Newcomb in this one and he'll try to improve on his 7-2 mark on the year. San Diego counters with Jordan Lyles, who will try to quiet the fans and the Braves bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Atlanta Braves as -185 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.2-0.3 win for the Braves. 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 bring a 40-29 record to the battle against the 34-38 Padres. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs San Diego injuries news.

The Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres odds would favor the Braves if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Atlanta is rated No. 15 in the current Odds Shark poll, while San Diego is at No. 17.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting San Diego Padres rank No. 25 at 7.79 hits per game. That compares with the Atlanta Braves No. 4 ranking in that category.

San Diego brings the No. 19-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Braves's No. 8-ranked defense.