Padres vs. Braves Best Moneyline 5/19/24

San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves Game Pick

The San Diego Padres take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sunday, May 19th, at 7:10 PM EDT

San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves Odds

Moneyline: Padres +100 (Caesars Casino), Braves -113 (BetRivers)

Run Line: Padres +1.5 (-190 BetMGM), Braves +1.5 (-175 DraftKings)

Total: Over 9.0 (+100 BetMGM), Under 9.0 (-108 BetRivers)

Starting Pitchers

Padres: Yu Darvish (2.43 ERA; 0.98 WHIP)

Braves: Bryce Elder (4.79 ERA; 1.65 WHIP)

Betting Trends

Record: San Diego Padres: 23-24 Atlanta Braves: 26-15

ATS: San Diego Padres: 24-22 Atlanta Braves: 20-21

Over/Under: San Diego Padres: 12-27 Atlanta Braves: 23-24

Matchup Preview

The San Diego Padres will be facing off against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sunday, May 19th, at 7:10 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Padres emerged victorious in both games, showing their dominance over the Braves.

Jurickson Profar has been a key player for the Padres with an impressive .325 batting average, .412 on-base percentage, and .510 slugging percentage. He has contributed 7 home runs and 30 RBI, making him a force to be reckoned with at the plate. Luis Arraez and Jackson Merrill have also been consistent contributors, with Arraez boasting a .306 batting average and Merrill hitting .294.

On the other side, the Braves have Marcell Ozuna leading their offensive charge. Ozuna has been on fire with a .325 batting average, .401 on-base percentage, and .609 slugging percentage. He has hit 12 home runs and driven in 41 RBI, making him a dangerous threat to the Padres' pitching staff. Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II have also been solid contributors for the Braves.

Looking at the overall records, the Padres have a slightly better record with 26 wins and 15 losses, compared to the Braves' 23 wins and 24 losses. This indicates that the Padres have been performing more consistently throughout the season.

In terms of pitching, the Padres have Yu Darvish on the mound. Darvish has been exceptional with a 2.43 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP. He has been a reliable anchor for the Padres' pitching staff and has the ability to shut down the Braves' offense.

The Braves will have Bryce Elder as their starting pitcher. Elder has a higher ERA of 4.79 and a WHIP of 1.65, indicating that he may struggle against the Padres' strong lineup.

Taking all of this into consideration, it is clear that the Padres have the advantage in this matchup. They have a better overall record, a dominant history against the Braves, and a strong lineup led by Jurickson Profar and Yu Darvish. Therefore, the best bet for this game is Moneyline pick: Padres.