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

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Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (28) runs to first base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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  • The Braves are -225 favorites vs the Padres
  • Padres vs Braves Over / Under today: 8 Runs
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The San Diego Padres (+180) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-225) on Friday, May 17, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Padres are 22-24 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 21-19 ATS.

Padres vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Padres starting pitcher: Matt Waldron 1-5, 5.50 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Max Fried 3-1, 3.55 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Padres+1.5 -110O 8 -105+180
Braves -1.5 -110U 8 -125-225

Padres vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s MLB game with 68.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Padres Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 16 away games (+24.50 Units / 153% ROI)
  • Jurickson Profar has hit the Hits Over in 31 of his last 42 games (+14.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Manny Machado has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 22 games (+12.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Jurickson Profar has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 19 games (+10.55 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 15 of his last 18 games (+10.55 Units / 39% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the Total Bases Under in 22 of his last 26 games (+16.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Singles Over in 25 of his last 38 games (+16.00 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+13.70 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the RBIs Under in 16 of his last 17 games at home (+13.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 26 games (+13.15 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 20 away games (+11.65 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 away games (+5.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.00 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+4.85 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 26 games (+20.75 Units / 71% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 21 games (+8.70 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 27 games (+6.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+6.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.05 Units / 15% ROI)

Padres Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Padres are 23-23 against the Run Line (+1.5 Units / 2.67% ROI).

  • 22-24 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.2 Units / -13.63% ROI
  • 24-21 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.2 Units / 2.38% ROI
  • 21-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.4 Units / -10.61% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 21-19 against the Run Line (+3 Units / 6.62% ROI).

  • 26-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / 5.75% ROI
  • 12-26 when betting on the total runs Over for -16.2 Units / -37.07% ROI
  • 26-12 when betting on the total runs Under for +12.9 Units / 29.05% ROI

Braves vs Padres Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +280 0.5 -350
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Ronald Acuna (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500

Braves vs Padres Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Orlando Arcia (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Braves vs Padres RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +110 0.5 -140
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Ronald Acuna (ATL) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190

Braves vs Padres Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Fried (ATL) 4.5 -150 4.5 +115
Matt Waldron (SD) 3.5 -120 3.5 -110

Matt Waldron has allowed an OPS of 1.249 (69 PA’s) versus the top of the order this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: .732 — 0 Percentile.

Matt Waldron has allowed a slugging percentage of .770 (47 Total Bases / 61 ABs) versus the top of the order this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: .413 — 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a swing rate of just 28% (37/130) against Matt Waldron on sliders this season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 47% — third Percentile.

Matt Waldron has allowed a slugging percentage of .568 (42 Total Bases / 74 ABs) vs left-handed batters this season — tied for highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: .388 — second Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 83.2 MPH (87 batted balls) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 89.0 — 100th Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 83.2 MPH this season (87 balls in play) — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Right-handed batters are hitting just .126 (16-for-127) against Max Fried this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .236 — 98th Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting just .029 (1-for-34) against Max Fried — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .241 — 100th Percentile.

Padres Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Padres are just 6-18 (.250) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .423.

The Padres are just 1-88 (.011) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .053.

The Padres are just 18-33 (.353) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .413.

The Padres are just 4-82 (.047) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .101.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Padres

The Braves are 29-37 (.439) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .262.

The Braves are 34-54 (.386) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .212.

The Braves are 17-58 (.227) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .101.

The Braves are 45-93 (.326) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .205.

The Padres are batting .285 on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .239.

The Padres are batting just .197 against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Padres hitters have drawn 1,006 walks in 10,088 PA’s (10%) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Padres hitters have an OBP of .344 (790 PA’s) on the road this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .309.

Braves hitters are slugging .466 since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .402.

Braves hitters are slugging .484 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .408.

Braves hitters are slugging .478 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .406.

Braves hitters are slugging .580 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .448.

The Padres pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.0 MPH since last season (4,994 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Padres pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.9 MPH (3,921 batted balls) in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

The Padres pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.9 MPH in the 2023 season (3,921 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Padres pitchers have allowed a run 42% of the time after an opposing score this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 30%.

Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 86.9 MPH (930 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.8.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves pitchers won 46% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves vs. Padres Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Evan White (Atlanta Braves): Hip, Day-To-Day
  • Angel Perdomo (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Ian Anderson (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out
  • Sean Murphy (Atlanta Braves): Oblique, 10-Day IL
  • Glenn Otto (San Diego Padres): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Reiss Knehr (San Diego Padres): Elbow, Out
  • Drew Carlton (San Diego Padres): Elbow, Out
  • Luis Patino (San Diego Padres): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Tucupita Marcano (San Diego Padres): Knee, 10-Day IL

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