Braves vs Padres Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025

The Atlanta Braves finish their season opening series in San Diego on Sunday against the Padres. The Braves entered the weekend with a 0-2 record. Atlanta is averaging 3.5 runs scored per game with 6 hits. The Braves carry a .179 team batting average. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

AJ Smith-Shawver will make the start on the hill for the Atlanta Braves. Smith-Shawver has started 6 games for the Braves over the last two seasons. Smith-Shawver is 1-0 with Atlanta with a 4.26 ERA. Tha Atlanta Braves carry a 6.19 team ERA into the weekend. 

The San Diego Padres entered the weekend with plenty of momentum. The Padres scored 11 runs in their first two wins of the season. San Diego is averaging 5.5 runs scored per game with 10 hits. The Padres carry a .313 team batting average. 

Nick Pivetta will make his debut start for the San Diego Padres. Pivetta went 6-12 with a 4.14 ERA with the Boston Red Sox last season. Pivetta pitched his last four season with the Red Sox. The San Diego Padres carry a 3.50 team ERA. 

The San Diego Padres have looked like a good ball club in the first series of the season. The Padres have momentum as they started their season 2-0. San Diego shows the best value as the home favorite on Sunday. The Padres have the pitching and home field advantage in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, San Diego Padres win 6-3.