In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Padres Prediction for this MLB matchup on Monday, June 22nd in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
San Diego Padres Preview
The San Diego Padres have a 39-37 record this season and are sitting in the 2nd place of the NL West. They have a 19-19 home record and are coming off a 4-3 road defeat against the Rangers. They will face the Dodgers and the Cubs next.
The Padres have a .220 batting average this season, .293 OBP and .364 Slugging percentage. San Diego’s pitching staff has a 3.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Fernando Tatis Jr. is the team’s best hitter with a .285 batting average. Manny Machado leads the team in RBI with 41, adding a team-high 13 home runs.
Michael King (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Padres, and he has a 4-6 record, 3.60 ERA and 1.19 WHIP.
Atlanta Braves Preview
The Atlanta Braves have a 48-28 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the NL East. They have a 24-14 road record and are coming off a 9-4 home defeat against the Brewers. They will face the Giants and the Cardinals next.
The Braves have a .253 batting average this season, .317 OBP and .421 Slugging percentage. Atlanta’s pitching staff has a 3.40 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Michael Harris II is the team’s best hitter with a .306 batting average. Matt Olson leads the team in RBI with 51, adding a team-high 20 home runs.
Grant Holmes (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves, and he has a 4-3 record, 4.33 ERA and 1.40 WHIP.
Atlanta Braves @ San Diego Padres Betting Trends: June 22, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael King Record this season: 4-6 ERA: 3.60
- Home Record: 2-3
- Last 5 against Braves: 1-0
Why the San Diego Padres will win
- The Padres have won each of their last eight games as underdogs against the Braves following a road loss.
- The Braves have lost each of their last six games at Petco Park.
- The Padres have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against the Braves following a road loss.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites.
- The Braves have lost the first inning in three of their last four games at Petco Park.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games.
- The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven games at Petco Park against opponents that held a winning record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Grant Holmes Record this season: 4-3 ERA: 4.33
- Road Record: 1-0
- Last 5 against Padres: 1-0
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won eight of their last nine night games following a home loss.
- The Padres have lost seven of their last eight games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games as road favorites against National League opponents.
- The Padres have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Monday home games against NL East opponents.
- The Padres have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in four of their last five road games against NL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Padres’ last eight home games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Braves’ last eight games as favorites against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Padres’ last eight night games against National League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 16 of the Braves’ last 17 games as road favorites against National League opponents.
San Diego Padres Player Prop Facts
- Gavin Sheets has hit a home run in two of the Padres’ last three games against the Braves.
- Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks T7th in the league in Steals (18) this season.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 10 games as favorites against the Padres.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit at least one home run in four of his last five road appearances.
- Matt Olson ranks T6th in the league in Home Runs (20) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Padres rank 30th in the league for hits this season (547).
- The Padres rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.220).
- The Braves rank 2nd in the league for ERA this season (3.40).
- The Braves are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 in both home runs and batting average this season.
Braves vs Padres Prediction
The Padres are 8-1 in their last 9 meetings against the Braves and have won their last six meetings in San Diego.
In this Braves vs Padres Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. The total set at just 7 runs make no sense in this game. Both pitchers have been in bad form, having given up at last three runs in their last 7 starts combined. Atlanta has the 6th-best offense in baseball and King sits on a 4.78 expected ERA. Take the over 7 runs in this one.