The National League wild-card playoff series continues as the San Diego Padres face off against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park in San Diego. Following their 4-0 victory in Game 1, the Padres lead the series 1-0.
As they head into Game 2 on Wednesday, October 2, predictions indicate a competitive matchup. The Padres are currently favored by 1.5 runs, with a moneyline of -120, while the Braves sit at +100. The game’s over/under is set at seven runs.
Analysts are divided in their predictions for Game 2. Dimers.com gives the Padres a 51% chance of winning, suggesting a close contest. On the other hand, Clutch Points predicts a stronger performance from Braves pitcher Max Fried, anticipating that he could lead Atlanta to victory. ESPN’s matchup predictor leans slightly towards the Padres, forecasting a 57.1% probability of them winning the game.
Experts are also making predictions for the overall series. MLB.com believes the Padres will advance, citing their strength and well-rounded team composition, especially after the All-Star break where they compiled the best record in Major League Baseball. The Athletic reinforces this by noting the Padres’ deep pitching rotation and playoff experience among key players. Bleacher Report predicts the series will go to three games, noting the Padres’ advantage from their strong second half of the season.
The showdown continues to capture attention as fans eagerly await the outcome of Game 2 tonight, set for 5:38 p.m. MST on ESPN2.