Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres Prediction: Is Michael King Set to Lift Padres Over Braves in Game 1?

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres Prediction: Is Michael King Set to Lift Padres Over Braves in Game 1?

The 89-73 Atlanta Braves are in "America's Finest City" taking on the 93-69 San Diego Padres. This is a National Wildcard Playoff clash where both teams are looking to get a win, and the Padres are looking to make a statement early in the MLB playoffs. I have a pick for this game, so let's lock in!

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Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres Game 1 Date, Time and Where to Watch

• Date: October 1, 2024
• Time: 8:30 pm ET
• Where to Watch: ESPN

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Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres Game 1 Prediction

This is the first game of a potential three-game playoff series. The Padres took the season series versus the Braves winning four out of the seven games they played this year. The Padres heated up post all-start break, but that doesn't matter come playoff time! Can the Padres win this Wild Card series? I think they do, and I think that they win big tonight at home!

The Padres are first in the league in batting average (.263). They Padres are a better hitting team at night, with an average of .267 compared to their overall average of .263. The Padres will be ready to go against this good Braves team, and are hoping to win their first game of the playoffs tonight in front of a rowdy crowd at Petco Park. The Padres had a solid home record this season going 45-36 in front of the "Friar Faithful" and I think that they get a big win tonight!

Take the Padres -1 tonight! Let's cash!

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres Pick

PICK: Padres -1 (+110) Click here for the latest Game 1 odds for Braves vs. Padres