Braves vs Padres Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 17

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  • The Braves are -150 favorites vs the Padres
  • Braves starting pitcher: Max Fried
  • Padres starting pitcher: Ryan Weathers
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Atlanta Braves (-150) visit PETCO Park to take on the San Diego Padres (+125) on Monday, April 17, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in San Diego.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+110).

The Braves vs Padres Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 12-4 against the spread (ATS), while the Padres are 8-9 ATS.

Braves vs. Padres Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 +110O 8.5 -115-150
Padres +1.5 -135U 8.5 -105+125

Braves vs Padres Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 62.3% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Padres and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the RBIs Over in 9 of his last 13 games (+9.40 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Sean Murphy has hit the Singles Under in his last 8 games (+8.10 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Runs Over in his last 8 away games (+8.00 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+7.45 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Singles Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.85 Units / 53% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Padres players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Padres Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Xander Bogaerts has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 18 games (+16.45 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Xander Bogaerts has hit the Singles Over in his last 10 games (+10.10 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Juan Soto has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 17 games (+8.95 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Manny Machado has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 18 games (+8.85 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Juan Soto has hit the Singles Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 59% ROI)

Padres vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Nola 0.5 +850 0.5 -5000
Matt Olson 0.5 +340 0.5 -600
Sean Murphy 0.5 +450 0.5 -1000
Ha-seong Kim 0.5 +900 0.5 -10000
Xander Bogaerts 0.5 +775 0.5 -3000

Padres vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Nola 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Matt Olson 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Sean Murphy 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Ha-seong Kim 0.5 -155 0.5 +115
Xander Bogaerts 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Padres vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Nola 0.5 +210 0.5 -300
Matt Olson 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Sean Murphy 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Ha-seong Kim 0.5 +260 0.5 -375
Xander Bogaerts 0.5 +260 0.5 -350

Padres vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ryan Weathers 3.5 -115 3.5 -110
Max Fried 3.5 -120 3.5 -110
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games (+6.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 78% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+6.00 Units / 78% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 away games (+5.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.00 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.00 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 15 games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 games (+0.75 Units / 4% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 7-9 against the Run Line (-1.75 Units / -9.28% ROI).

  • 12-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.7 Units / 25.14% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.3 Units / 13.07% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.1 Units / -23.3% ROI

Padres Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Padres have gone 8-9 against the Run Line (-2.3 Units / -10.2% ROI).

  • 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.1 Units / -20.32% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.15 Units / -11.29% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.25 Units / 1.36% ROI

Max Fried has walked 32 of 746 batters (4%) since last season — 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 93rd Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an OPS of just .358 (373 PA’s) with two-strikes since last season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .465 — 95th Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 74.4 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the 2021 season (182 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 134 total IP; League Avg: 80.4

Max Fried has allowed an OBP of just .169 (373 PA’s) with two-strikes since last season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .222 — 100th Percentile.

Padres Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 18% (5/28) against Ryan Weathers this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 5 total IP; League Avg: 40% — 100th Percentile.

Ryan Weathers has thrown his changeup 46% of the time (26/57) with runners in scoring position this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 5 total CH; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 17% (4/23) against Ryan Weathers against right-handed batters this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 5 total IP; League Avg: 40% — 100th Percentile.

Ryan Weathers has thrown his fastball for a strike just 54% (49/90) of the time this season — 8th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 5 total IP; League Avg: 65% — sixth Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Padres

The Braves are 22-16 (.579) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .290.

The Braves are 13-3 (.812) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 8-1 (.889) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .496.

The Braves are 44-5 (.898) when scoring in the first inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .651.

Padres Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Padres are 81-28 (.743) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .707.

The Padres are 35-12 (.745) when hitting 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — tied for 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .710.

The Padres are 23-3 (.885) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .807.

The Padres are 27-15 (.643) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .578.

Braves hitters are slugging .320 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Braves hitters are slugging .308 with two-strikes since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .263.

Braves hitters are slugging .658 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .561.

Braves hitters are slugging .444 against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .395.

Padres hitters have an OPS of just .610 (197 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .701.

Padres hitters are slugging just .370 at home since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .403.

Padres hitters have chased 27% of pitches out of the zone against RHP since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Padres hitters have an OBP of .328 (3,533 PA’s) on the road since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .308.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 29% in late innings since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 2.59 (80.0 IP) on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.46.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Padres pitchers this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 48% against Padres pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Padres pitchers have walked 12 of 62 batters (19%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (7 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Padres pitchers have walked 18 of 152 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Padres vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Thomas Pomeranz (Padres): Elbow/Flexor, D15
  • José Castillo (Padres): Shoulder, D15
  • Adrian Morejon (Padres): Elbow, D60
  • Adam Engel (Padres): Hamstring, D10
  • David Dahl (Padres): Quad, D10
  • Robert Suarez (Padres): Elbow, D15
  • Eguy Rosario (Padres): Ankle, D60
  • Joseph Musgrove (Padres): Toe, D15
  • Raisel Iglesias (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Michael Harris II (Braves): Back, D10
  • Orlando Arcia (Braves): Wrist, D10
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Lucas Luetge (Braves): Bicep, D15
  • Collin McHugh (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Travis d’Arnaud (Braves): Concussion, D7
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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