Braves vs Padres Picks and Prediction – 3/29/2025

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (1-0) face off against the San Diego Padres (0-1) at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

San Diego comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak prior to their second game against Atlanta. In their 7-4 Opening Day victory over Atlanta, the San Diego Padres showcased strong performances. Manny Machado stood out by hitting 2-for-3, scoring three times, and driving in a run. Fernando Tatis Jr. also had an impressive outing, going 3-for-4 and crossing the plate twice. Jackson Merrill contributed significantly with a 1-for-3 performance that included four RBIs. A crucial moment came when Gavin Sheets hit a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to tie the game. On the mound, Michael King pitched 2.2 innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits. Overall, the Padres collected ten hits, which played a key role in their win. As San Diego aims for another victory at home, the Braves are eager to avenge their playoff defeat from the previous season. Last year, the Padres averaged 4.7 runs per game.

Atlanta enters this game on a one-game losing streak prior to their second game against San Diego. In their season-opening 7-4 defeat against San Diego, Marcell Ozuna managed one hit in three at-bats, contributing a run for Atlanta. Ozzie Albies had a busier day, earning one hit in five attempts, which included a home run and driving in three runs, alongside scoring once himself. Austin Riley also had a solid performance with a hit out of five attempts, hitting a home run, securing an RBI, and scoring a run. On the pitching front, Chris Sale threw for five innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits, with one walk. As Atlanta hits the road to face San Diego at Petco Park, they will aim to rebound and build some early momentum. Last season, the Braves averaged 4.3 runs per game.

San Diego is building on their positive start following a 7-4 win against the Braves on Opening Day. They aim to maintain this offensive momentum and secure another home victory, hoping to kick off the season with another strong performance. On the other hand, Atlanta is eager to bounce back from their Opening Day defeat. They'll be relying on starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach, who had a solid previous season with an 8-7 record and a 3.35 ERA, to help turn things around. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 9-7.