The Atlanta Braves (25-26) host the San Diego Padres (28-22) in the finale of their 3-game series Sunday afternoon. First pitch from Truist Park is set for 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

With the loss, the Padres (28-22) fell into a virtual tie with the Cardinals (29-23) for the National League’s final wild-card spot. While it might be too early to talk about playoff positioning, it was just two weeks ago that the Padres’ 25-13 record was the best in Major League Baseball.