Braves vs. Padres: Betting Preview for NL Wild Card Game 2

Published 9:25 am Wednesday, October 2, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 8:38 p.m. ET, the San Diego Padres host the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the Wild Card round. Joe Musgrove will get the nod for the Padres, while Max Fried will take the hill for the Braves. The Padres lead the series 1-0.

At +110, the Braves are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Padres, who are -130. This contest’s over/under has been listed at 7. You can get +105 odds on the over and -125 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Padres Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
  • Time: 8:38 p.m. ET
  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Venue: PETCO Park
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Padres -130
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves +110
  • Over/Under: 7 runs (Over: +105, Under: -125)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Fried (11-10) to the mound for his 30th start this season.
  • The left-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed 8 2/3 innings without allowing a run on three hits in a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
  • If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth quality start in a row.
  • Fried has pitched five or more innings in 10 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • In 29 appearances this season, he has finished six without allowing an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 213 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the majors.
  • Atlanta ranks ninth in the majors with a .415 team slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 15th in MLB with a .243 team batting average.
  • Atlanta has scored the 15th-most runs in the majors this season with 704 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.309).
  • The Braves rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.49 ERA this year, first-best in baseball.
  • Atlanta averages 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, most in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers have a 1.197 WHIP this season, third-best in the majors.

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