Padres vs. Braves Best Run Line 5/20/24

San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves Game Pick

The San Diego Padres take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Monday, May 20th, at 12:20 PM EDT

San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves Odds

Moneyline: Padres +110 (BetMGM), Braves -120 (BetRivers)

Run Line: Padres +1.5 (-185 BetMGM), Braves +1.5 (-192 FanDuel)

Total: Over 8.0 (-115 BetMGM), Under 8.5 (-114 FanDuel)

Starting Pitchers

Padres: Dylan Cease (2.46 ERA; 0.78 WHIP)

Braves: Reynaldo López (1.34 ERA; 1.09 WHIP)

Betting Trends

Record: San Diego Padres: 23-24 Atlanta Braves: 26-15

ATS: San Diego Padres: 22-25 Atlanta Braves: 22-19

Over/Under: San Diego Padres: 25-19-3 Atlanta Braves: 21-19-1

Matchup Preview

The San Diego Padres will face off against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Monday, May 20th, at 12:20 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Padres emerged victorious in both games, showcasing their ability to compete against the Braves.

Key players for the Padres include Jurickson Profar, who boasts an impressive .325 batting average, .412 on-base percentage, and .510 slugging percentage. Profar has contributed 7 home runs and 30 RBI to the team's success. Luis Arraez and Jackson Merrill have also been consistent contributors, with batting averages of .306 and .294 respectively.

The Braves have Marcell Ozuna leading their offensive charge with a .325 batting average, .401 on-base percentage, and .609 slugging percentage. Ozuna has hit 12 home runs and driven in 41 RBI so far this season. Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II have also been key players for the Braves, making significant contributions to the team's offensive production.

Both teams have had their fair share of injuries, with Travis d'Arnaud and Austin Riley questionable for the Braves. Their absence could potentially impact the team's performance against the Padres.

Looking at the overall records, the Padres have a slightly better record with 26 wins and 15 losses compared to the Braves' 23 wins and 24 losses. This indicates that the Padres have been more consistent and successful throughout the season.

Considering all these factors, it is clear that the Padres have the edge in this matchup. Their previous victories against the Braves, strong offensive lineup, and better overall record make them the best bet for this game.

Runline pick: Padres