Oddsmakers project the Braves as a small favorite (-114 moneyline odds) against the Padres (-105). The Atlanta Braves will hand the ball to Grant Holmes (2-3, 4.01 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Padres will turn to Michael King (4-2, 2.59 ERA).

The Braves welcome the Padres with both teams on losing streaks. The Braves lost back-to-back games against the Nationals, and the Padres have lost six straight and a back-to-back

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.