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San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves Game Odds

Colin Rea (1-0, 5.40 ERA) and Williams Perez (4-3, 4.21 ERA) start in the first of a three-game series between the San Diego Padres (56-62) and the Atlanta Braves (53-64) at Petco Park. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 17 and can be seen on SPSO and FSSD.

Rea pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs, striking out four and walking one in an 11-6 win over the Reds. Matt Kemp (.262, 57 Rs, 13 HRs, 68 RBIs, 9 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Perez went 8.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out one and walking four in a 2-0 defeat to the Rays in his most recent start.

San Diego is a -139 favorite against Atlanta and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at seven runs. The Padres have an overall money line of -718 and a record as the favorite of 29-24. The Padres are one of the best in the MLB in terms of extra base hits with 307.

In games where it is the underdog, Atlanta has a 40-54 record and an overall money line of -94. The Braves have a dynamic offense, ranking second in the league with 281 extra base hits.

The Padres have a 42-50 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Perez takes the mound. Rea (RHP) will be on the hill against the Braves, who have a 45-51 record against right-handed starting pitchers.

Predictions: SU Winner – SD, O/U – Over

Notes

When leading after 7 innings, San Diego is 28-26, while Atlanta is 23-34.

The Braves managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Padres who are heading in with a 21-10 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.

When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 36-16. The Padres have a 41-12 record when outhitting opponents.

Ranking 27th in runs, Atlanta has earned 436 this season. San Diego ranks 18th with 468 runs.

Ranking 22nd, San Diego is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 301 this season. Atlanta ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 326.

The Padres are 38-23 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Braves are 31-24 when they hit at least one homer.

Written by GMS Previews

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