Braves vs Padres Picks and Prediction – 3/27/2025

On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves face off against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California on Opening Day. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

San Diego comes into this matchup having lost three of their last five games to the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. During the previous season, Manny Machado stood out for San Diego by hitting the most home runs for the team, achieving a total of 29. Following closely behind him, both Jurickson Profar and Jackson Merrill each secured 24 home runs. Machado also led the Padres in RBIs, amassing 105 throughout the season. Meanwhile, Profar was at the forefront in terms of runs scored, crossing home plate 94 times. As the season wrapped up, the Padres struggled a bit defensively, allowing an average of 5 runs in their final five regular-season games. Looking ahead, they are eager to bounce back from their NLDS defeat to the Dodgers in the postseason. On offense, the Padres managed to score an average of 4.7 runs per game over the course of the season.

Atlanta enters this game having lost the National League Wild Card series to San Diego in two games. Last season, Marcell Ozuna emerged as the leading home run hitter for the Atlanta Braves, smashing 39 homers. Following him was Matt Olson, who contributed a solid 29 home runs. Not only did Ozuna top the charts in home runs, but he also led the team in RBIs, accumulating an impressive 104. Additionally, he was at the forefront in terms of runs scored, finishing with 96. In the closing stretch of the regular season, Atlanta scored an average of 3.4 runs over their final five games. The Braves are eager to bounce back after being swept by the Padres in the National League Wild Card series. Throughout the season, they maintained an overall average of 4.3 runs per game.

The Braves are set to face off against the Padres on Opening Day in a highly anticipated rematch of last year's National League Wild Card Series. Eager for redemption, Atlanta heads to San Diego with hopes of turning the tables. The Braves will rely on their ace, Chris Sale, who dominated the previous season with an impressive 18-3 record and a 2.38 ERA, aiming to maintain his stellar performance. On the mound for the Padres, Michael King stands ready, coming off a strong season himself with a 13-9 record and a 2.95 ERA. Give me the Braves to get revenge on the Padres on Opening Day in San Diego. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 5-3.