Shelby Miller (5-2, 1.89 ERA) gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves (27-29) as they meet Ian Kennedy (3-5, 6.60 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (29-29) in the first of a four-game series at Turner Field. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 8 and will air on FSN-SD and SPSO.
In his last start, Miller pitched 0.0 inning, giving up zero runs in a 10-8 loss to the Pirates. Cameron Maybin (.296, 22 Rs, 5 HRs, 26 RBIs, 9 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 5. In his pitching opportunities against the Braves, Kennedy is 2-0 with a 3.54 ERA, 39 strikeouts and 23 walks.
Atlanta, a -129 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against San Diego. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is seven runs. The Braves perform well as a favorite with a 9-5 record and have an overall money line of +343. They are 5-5 SU and perfect as the favorite (1-0) in their last 10 games. Over their past 10 games, Atlanta’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 5.5 runs per game, well over their season average of 4.3.
Moving on to the away team, the Padres come into this game in an interesting position. They have won more than 60 percent of games played as the underdog (11-19) but have a negative money line (+70). They sport the third-ranked offense in the NL, averaging four runs per game. The Padres average 3.0 walks per road game, making them one of the most disciplined teams in the NL when they travel.
This game will feature Kennedy (RHP) on the mound against the Braves, who have a 23-24 record when they take on a right-handed starter. The right-handed Miller will take the mound against the Padres, who have a 21-23 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – SD, O/U – Over
Notes
Having scored zero runs in their last game, the Braves are going to have to up their game if they want to win this matchup. The Padres have a 2-0 record in games where opponents scored that many runs.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 4-20. The Padres have a 5-24 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 28th in home runs, Atlanta has hit 37 this season. San Diego ranks 19th with 48 home runs.
Atlanta and San Diego both rank in the top 10 of the league in hits. Atlanta sits at seventh with 8.56 hits per game and San Diego ranks eighth with 8.54.
Ranking 26th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.679). Atlanta ranks in the bottom half at 19th with an OPS of .691.
The Padres are 16-22 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Braves are 9-22 when they allow at least one homer.
