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

The Atlanta Braves will be returning to Petco Park on Friday, where they will take on the San Diego Padres. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Atlanta Braves are ranked in the top 3 teams according to ESPN in the preseason rankings. Atlanta has not been very successful playing in San Diego. The Braves officially moved RF Ronald Acuna Jr to the 10-day injured list. He will be replaced by Jarred Kelenic. Reynaldo Lopez is headed to the mound for the Braves in this game, he has lost his last two starts against San Diego. Atlanta has the sixth best bullpen in preseason rankings. Marcell Ozuna lead the Braves last season with 183 hits, 39 home runs, and 104 RBI.

The San Diego Padres are ranked 10th according to ESPN in the preseason rankings. The Padres are 3-2 in their last five games played against Atlanta. Dylan Cease will be San Diego’s starting pitcher on Friday, he has beaten the Braves in his last two starts against them. San Diego has the 16th best bullpen in preseason rankings. Manny Machado lead the Padres last season with 163 hits, 29 home runs, and 105 RBI.

The Atlanta Braves are only 2-4 in their last six games played at Petco Park. San Diego has dominated the series winning seven games and only losing three over the last ten games played between these two teams. Dylan Cease has pitched well against the Braves and will lead the Padres to a strong start in this matchup. The Padres will get some timely hitting against Braves starter Lopez and get the job done at home on Friday night. Final Score Prediction, San Diego Padres win 4-3.