The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres are set to compete in the wild-card round of the National League 2024 MLB playoffs at Petco Park in San Diego. Following the Padres’ 4-0 victory in Game 1 on Tuesday, the series is currently led by San Diego, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, at 5:38 p.m. MST, broadcasted on ESPN2.
For Game 2, the Padres are favored by 1.5 runs according to BetMGM Sportsbook, which lists San Diego at -120 on the moneyline and Atlanta at +100. The total runs for the game are set at seven.
In series odds, BetMGM gives San Diego a significant advantage at -400 to advance, while Atlanta is at +310.
Predictions for Game 2 highlight varying views on which team may come out on top. Dimers.com assigns a 51% win probability to the Padres. ESPN’s matchup predictor places the Padres at a 57.1% chance of winning, compared to Atlanta’s 42.9%. Clutch Points suggests that a pitcher’s duel may occur, predicting Max Fried will lead the Braves to a Game 2 victory.
Experts expressing their views on the series generally favor the Padres, citing their strong performance post-All-Star break, where they achieved the best record at 43-20. Analysts from MLB.com and The Athletic emphasize the Padres’ depth and experience as key advantages against a Braves team that has struggled with injuries this season.
Bleacher Report also predicts the Padres will clinch the series against the Braves in three games, pointing to their robust pitching rotation and strong performance in the latter part of the season.