Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series that pits the San Diego Padres (93-69) against the Atlanta Braves (89-73) at PETCO Park should be a close matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 4-3 in favor of the Padres. Game time is at 8:38 p.m. ET on Oct. 2.

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Padres vs. Braves Matchup Info

• When: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 8:38 p.m. ET
• Where: PETCO Park in San Diego, California
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN2
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Padres vs. Braves Predictions

• Score Prediction: Padres 4, Braves 3
• Total Prediction: Over 6.5 runs

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Padres vs. Braves Betting Lines

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Padres Betting Insights

• San Diego has been chosen as the favorite in 100 games this year, and has walked away with the win 58 times (58%) in those games.
• This year, the Padres have won 52 of 90 games when listed as at least -118 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving San Diego have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 82 of 163 chances this season.
• The Padres had a 7-2 record in the nine games they were favored on the moneyline over their last 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings (all had set totals), San Diego combined with its opponents to go over the run total three times.

Braves Betting Insights

• Atlanta has won 13 of the 31 games it was the moneyline underdog this season (41.9%).
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of -102 or longer, the Braves have a record of 5-12 (29.4%).
• Atlanta has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 57 times this season for a 57-98-8 record against the over/under.
• The Braves have played as underdogs in three of their past 15 games and lost each of those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Atlanta and its opponents have failed to hit the over 10 times.

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Padres vs. Braves Probable Pitchers

Padres’ Starting Pitcher: Joe Musgrove

• The 31-year-old has an ERA of 3.88, a 4.39 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.174 in 19 games this season.
• Joe Musgrove’s team has won 53.3% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (8-7).
• Musgrove’s team has won 11 of his 19 starts.
• In games Musgrove has started this season, the teams are 9-10-0 at hitting the over.

Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Max Fried

• The 30-year-old has put together a 3.25 ERA and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 29 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .226 to his opponents.
• The Braves have a 2-3 record in Fried’s five starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Fried’s team is 17-12 in his 29 starts.
• Fried’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in eight of 29 games.

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Padres’ 2024 Performance

Braves’ 2024 Performance

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