On the evening of October 1, 2024, the Atlanta Braves are set to confront the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park, with a scheduled start time of 8:38 PM under clear skies. As the pitching setup stands, the Braves have not yet announced their starting pitcher, whereas Michael King, boasting a 3.042 ERA, will take the mound for the Padres.

In terms of standings within the 2024 NL East Division, the Braves sit in 7th place with an 89-73 record, reflecting a .550 winning percentage. Their performance against division rivals shows 28 wins to 24 losses, ranking 3rd in that respect. Possessing a recent record of seven wins in their last ten matchups and riding a single victory streak, the Braves have demonstrated resilience on the road with a 43-38 record compared to 46-35 at home. During day games, they have 30 wins, while their night game victories stand at 59, with 704 total runs scored against 607 runs allowed.

Conversely, the Padres hold the 4th position in the 2024 NL West Division with a 93-69 record, translating to a .570 winning percentage. They have a slightly lesser divisional record than the Braves, with 27 wins and 25 defeats, placing 2nd in division rankings. The Padres also match the Braves’ recent form with seven wins over their last ten games but enter this contest on a losing streak. They boast a solid home record of 45-36 and an impressive 48-33 on the road. Their day game performance shows 34 victories, and they have also accumulated 59 wins at night, scoring 760 runs while allowing 669.

Turning to the betting odds, the game is finely poised with the point spread set at -1.5 and an over/under of 7.0 runs. The money line odds favor the home team, San Diego Padres, at -159 while offering +137 to the Braves, indicating a slight edge towards the Padres as favorites in this matchup. These odds suggest a tightly contested game, likely pivotal for both teams’ playoff aspirations.