MLB Odds: Giants vs Braves MLB Picks – August 5th, 2010: The Braves and Giants commence a four game set tonight in the Peach State as Atlanta tries to preserve its NL East lead while San Francisco vies for the top spot in the NL West. This evening's game one clash is scheduled to get underway at 7:10pm ET at Turner Field. MLB Odds at Sportsbook.com have the game listed as a -105 moneyline pick'em and the total set seven with the Under drawing -125 odds.
San Francisco failed to capitalize on the Padres loss last night, falling 1-6 at Colorado to split its two game set with the 
Rockies and leave it a game back of first place San Diego. Despite yesterday's setback, the Giants (62-46) enter their series with the Braves as one of the hottest teams in the league, having won 15 of their 20 post All-Star games.
San Francisco will look to staff ace Tim Lincecum tonight in hopes that he can get its skirmish with Atlanta off to a good start. The two-time Cy Young winner has had a few ups and downs this season, but still possesses an impressive 11-4 record and 3.10 ERA in 21 starts. Lincecum, who is 4-1 in 11 road starts this year, last pitched on July 30th when he presided over a 6-5 win at the expense of the Dodgers (seven innings, seven hits, two earned runs, nine strikeouts).
Atlanta, which is 9-10 since the break, won a rubber match meeting with the Mets last night by a score of 8-3 at Turner Field. The win improved the Braves record to 61-46 and preserved its two game lead over the smoldering Phillies.
Braves skipper Bobby Cox will counter Lincecum with 24 year old Jair Jurrjens. Jurrjens, who has spent most of the season on the DL, will attempt to even his record at 4-4 as he makes his 12th start of the year. The Netherlands native watched his ERA rise to 4.62 after giving up a combined 14 hits and nine earned runs in his last two outings, both Atlanta losses.
MLB Odds Betting Trend: The Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 home games versus an NL West team with a total between 6 and 7.
Sportsbook.com MLB Odds: Giants vs Braves MLB Picks – August 5th, 2010:
San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+155), Over 7 (+105), -105 (Moneyline)
Atlanta Braves +1.5 (-175), Under 7 (-125), -105 (Moneyline)
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