Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres picks, predictions for MLB playoffs

(This story was updated after the Padres’ 4-0 win over the Braves in Game 1 on Tuesday).

The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres play in the wild-card round of the National League 2024 MLB playoffs at Petco Park in San Diego.

Which team will win the MLB playoffs series? Which team will win Game 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 2?

Check out these MLB playoff picks and predictions for the series and the game, which can be seen at 5:38 p.m. MST on ESPN2 (stream with free trial from FUBO)

The Padres are a 1.5-run favorite over the Braves in MLB playoffs odds for Game 2, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

San Diego is -120 on the moneyline, while Atlanta is +100.

The over/under (run total) is set at seven runs.

The Padres are favored in series odds over the Mets as well, with BetMGM putting San Diego at -400 to advance and Atlanta at +310.

San Diego holds a 1-0 series lead on Atlanta after winning Game 1 on Tuesday, 4-0.

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Braves vs Padres picks, predictions for Game 2

Dimers.com: Padres have a 51% win probability in Game 2 vs Braves

It writes: “We predict the Padres, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Braves on Wednesday.”

Clutch Points: Bet the Braves on the moneyline vs Padres in Game 2

Cameron Zunkel writes: “This is going to be a pitchers duel. There is a reason the over/under is so low. Do not be surprised if both pitchers go six or seven strong innings as they are both coming into this game hot. I am full expecting there to be a game three, though. I will take the Max Fried to out-duel Musgrove and win this game for the Braves.”

ESPN: Padres have a 57.1% chance to beat Braves in Game 2

The site’s matchup predictor gives Atlanta a 42.9% shot to beat San Diego in Wednesday’s MLB playoff game.

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Braves vs Padres picks, predictions for series

MLB.com: Padres will beat Braves in MLB playoffs series

It writes: “The Braves overcame numerous injuries to get to the playoffs, losing Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider and Austin Riley for the season along the way, but our experts think they’ll have trouble hanging with a balanced Padres team that posted MLB’s best record (43-20) after the All-Star break. San Diego also dealt with injuries to some key players this season, but with Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts, Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish all back, the team heads into the postseason in great shape.”

The Athletic: Padres will defeat Braves in MLB playoffs

Fabian Ardaya writes: “There hasn’t been a better team in the sport since the All-Star break, and there might not be a team that appears more uniquely built for October. Its lineup makes contact. Its starting pitching is deep enough. Its bullpen is electric. Its stars have October experience.”

Bleacher Report: Padres will win wild-card series vs Braves in three games

Tim Kelly writes: “The worst part for the Braves is they will be facing a Padres team that went an MLB-best 43-20 after the All-Star break. Having a great second half doesn’t always carry over to the postseason, but there’s reason to believe manager Mike Shildt’s team will be able to build on its late-season success. San Diego has one of the stronger rotations in the postseason, with Dylan Cease, Michael King, Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish giving the Friars four capable arms for a three-game series.”

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