Braves vs Padres Prediction - MLB PIcks 4/18/23

San Diego Padres (8-9) vs Atlanta Braves (12-4)

Game Info: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 9:40 pm (Petco Park)

Blake Snell (0-2) (6.92) vs Spencer Strider (1-0) (3.38)

Betting Odds: San Diego Padres +120 / Atlanta Braves -156 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres face off on Tuesday in an MLB showdown at Petco Park. On Monday it was the Braves that were able to secure the 2-0 victory.

Braves Betting Preview

The Braves sit with a 13-4 record overall and it was the pitching that was the difference on Monday. Max Fried had a strong start giving up only four hits in five innings. The Braves offense is averaging 5.3 runs per game while their pitching staff is giving up 3.71 runs per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league. Matt Olson has hit five home runs and driven in 17 RBIs. On the mound for the Braves is Spencer Strider who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 3.38. In his last start against the Reds he went five innings giving up four hits and three runs.

Padres Betting Preview

The Padres have been disappointing this season and coming into this game they sit with an 8-10 record overall. On Monday the Padres had six hits but they didn’t manage any runs. This is a talented Padres offense but they are averaging only 3.94 runs per game which is 23rd in the league. On the mound for the Padres will be Blake Snell who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 6.92. In his last start against the Mets he went five innings giving up six hits and four runs.

Braves vs Padres Trends

Braves are 7-0 in Strider's last 7 starts with 5 days of rest. Braves are 6-0 in their last 6 road games. Braves are 6-0 in Striders last 6 starts during game 2 of a series. Padres are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Padres have struggled to score all season and it’s not going to get any easier going against Strider. Blake Snell has also had his issues this season and he’s going to have major issues against the Braves offense. The Braves are going to score six or seven runs here, and they will secure the win.