MLB Odds: Phillies vs Marlins MLB Picks – August 5th, 2010: Philadelphia and Florida meet for a game three showdown in Miami tonight with the Phillies eyeing a sweep of their National League East rival. This evening's divisional battle is scheduled to get underway at 7:10pm ET. MLB Picks at online sportsbook Bodog.com have Philadelphia listed as a -120 moneyline favorite; tonight's game total is set at 7.5 with both the Over and Under listed at -110 odds.
The Phillies won for the 11th time in their last 13 games with a 7-2 game two victory over the Marlins. Philadelphia had 11 
hits in the decisive win as Jimmy Rollins, Placido Polanco, and Raul Ibanez all had multi-hit efforts at the plate. The pitching was also there for the Phillies with the bullpen backing up a solid outing from Kyle Kendrick (six innings, two earned runs allowed) by going three scoreless innings, including a perfect ninth from the beleaguered Brad Lidge.
Last night's victory brought Philadelphia's record to 59-48 on the season, a tally which has the team two back of the first place Braves in the division standings.
Florida lost its third game in a row yesterday and now stands at 53-54 on the season. The Marlins, which came out of the All-Star break with a 42-47 record, are eight games back of Atlanta but trail the third place Mets by just a half game.
Veteran righty Roy Oswalt will make his second start for the Phillies tonight in hopes that he can improve upon his Philadelphia debut. Oswalt, who is 6-13 with a 3.53 ERA this season, gave up seven hits and four earned runs over six innings in a 1-8 loss to the Nationals last Saturday.
Florida will send righty Chris Volstad to the hill this evening for his 20th start of the season. The 23 year old Florida native, who has put together a 4.71 ERA, got his fifth win of the year in his last outing as he gave up seven hits and two earned runs in a 4-2 victory over the Padres.
MLB Picks Betting Trend: The Phillies are 6-0, dating back to August of 1999, playing Florida on the road in the month of August.
Bodog.com MLB Odds: Phillies vs Marlins MLB Picks – August 5th, 2010:
Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+125), Over 7.5 (-110), -120 (Moneyline)
Florida Marlins +1.5 (-145), Under 7.5 (-110), +110 (Moneyline)
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