Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres odds, predictions, picks and bets

The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres are playing the second game of a three-game weekend series. First pitch is at Petco Park at 8:40 p.m. Eastern.

Julio Teheran and Joey Lucchesi are the starting pitchers for the Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres. Teerhan struggles with his fastball at times and Luffershi's cutter is a nice third pitch.

Atlanta Braves are top-five in the league in many statistics. They are 5th in covering ATS at 59.3 percent and 5 th in units won at +11.8. The Padres are fifth in home runs and stolen bases, but 10th or worse in almost every other batting category.

Atlanta Braves are top-five in the league in runs, hits, OBP, OPS, doubles, triples and home runs. Atlanta is 5th in covering ATS at 59.3 percent and 5 th in units won at +11.8.

Atlanta Braves play San Diego Padres. The Padres are fifth in the league in home runs and stolen bases, but 10th or worse in almost every other batting category. They are tops in league at recording saves.

Atlanta Braves are without a key injury to their starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. San Diego Padres have no significant injuries.

The morning line went off the board again. San Diego needs to get to Teheran early and create doubt with his fastball and control. The Pads are -122 in this one, while the Braves enter +106.

Atlanta Braves are playing San Diego Padres. The Padres are 7-4 ATS over their last 11 and have won four of their past five games.

Both teams have played to the lower number in four of their previous six games.