San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves Prediction: Padres will be a decent side to back

Petco Park will host the series finale between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves. We have a split win after the first two games. How will this game unfold?

The San Diego Padres will hope they get things right in this finale after a decent performance in game 2, where they won 4-0. However, this team struggled heavily in the opener, losing by five runs. However, prior to their game two wins, the San Diego Padres had lost five consecutive matches, losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners in that run. 

The San Diego Padres head into this finale with a 50-48 win. This team is seated 8th in the National League standings, hitting the 0.510 record. 

The Atlanta Braves lost the second game of this series and will now hope to win here to a sweeping defeat. In their prior series to this, the Atlanta Braves had a split win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, winning the first two games and losing the final two. However, they also started the series with a 1-6 win and have a 52-42 record. Heading into this game, the Atlanta Braves are seated 4th in the National League standings, hitting the 0.553 record. 

The Braves were decent in the opener but struggled to score a run in game 2. However, while the Padres showed their class in the last game, this team is not consistent and coming in as huge underdogs; they might struggle here. The Atlanta Braves have struggled so much lately, and I do not trust them. This should be a close encounter, and I am backing the San Diego Padres against the spread.