San Diego Padres (28-21, third in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (24-26, third in the NL East) Atlanta; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Michael King (4-2, 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 64 strikeouts);

Robert Suarez came in for the save in the bottom of the ninth inning and Alex Verdugo singled to start the inning for the Braves. He was replaced by pinch runner Eli White, who advanced to second base on a groundout by Sean Murphy.

The San Diego Padres (27-21) face the Atlanta Braves (24-25) in the opener of a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Truist Park is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Padres vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Padres have lost six in a row to fall into third in NL West; Braves have rebounded since losing first seven games of the season

Preview the May 23 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

By blasting a leadoff home run in the Atlanta Braves' showdown with the San Diego Padres, Ronald Acuña Jr. accomplished a feat never before seen in MLB history.

Its Friday, May 23 and the Padres (27-21) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (24-25). Nick Pivetta is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Chris Sale for Atlanta.