{"id":37444,"date":"2011-04-22T08:41:06","date_gmt":"2011-04-22T15:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=37444"},"modified":"2011-04-22T08:41:06","modified_gmt":"2011-04-22T15:41:06","slug":"odds-braves-vs-giants-gambling-prediction-preview-22411","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/mlb-baseball\/odds-braves-vs-giants-gambling-prediction-preview-22411\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Betting \u2013 Atlanta vs. San Francisco Preview & Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday MLB Baseball Picks: Braves vs Giants<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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MLB Betting \u2013 Braves vs Giants Preview & Pick<\/strong>
\nDate: <\/strong>Friday, April 22, 2011
\nVenue: <\/strong>AT&T Park, San Francisco, CA
\nBroadcast: <\/strong>SPSO, KNTV
\nAtlanta Braves at New York Giants Betting Lines from BetOnline.com<\/strong>
\nMoney Line: <\/strong> Giants -101
\nOver\/Under: <\/strong> 7.5 (100)
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Atlanta Braves (8-11 through April 20)<\/strong>
\nTommy Hanson (1-3, 3.86)<\/p>\n

Is it just me or can Tommy Hanson just not catch a break? He\u2019s 1-3 on the season despite a respectable 3.86 ERA. Poor run support seems to be the story of his career \u2013 and Atlanta\u2019s 2011 season \u2013 early on. The 3.22 team ERA is to be expected but the .234 team batting average and 3.47 runs per game, 25th<\/sup> and 26th<\/sup> in the majors, respectively, don\u2019t reflect an offense that was supposed to be improved this season.<\/p>\n

The guys who were supposed to lead the charge were Dan Uggla and Jason Heyward. They both have four homers on the year but are also both hitting below the Mendoza line. They have to be better.<\/p>\n

San Francisco Giants (10-8)<\/strong>
\nMadison Bumgarner (0-2, 7.36)<\/p>\n

The Giants have delivered essentially what we expected from them so far this season. The defending world champs have been stellar in the pitching department but quite bad offensively. Maybe the return of Cody Ross from injury will give them a shot in the arm? \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The one unexpected development for San Fran so far this season is Madison Bumgarner\u2019s struggles. He\u2019s just about the only Giant pitcher not dealing, issuing eight walks and allowing 12 runs in just 14.2 innings. It\u2019s a disappointing start for a guy that looked ready for prime time last season.<\/p>\n

MLB Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under is 7-3-1 in ATL last 11 overall.
\nUnder is 7-3-1 in ATL last 11 on grass.
\nUnder is 6-2 in Hansons last 8 on grass.
\nOver is 7-2-1 in SF last 10 home games.
\nSF are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
\nSF are 6-2 in their last 8 games on grass.
\nUnder is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.<\/p>\n

The pick:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Could a start against the Braves be the remedy Bumgarner needs? He beat them in the 2010 playoffs with six innings of two-run ball. On the other hand, his peripherals suggest he\u2019s wild right now. The eight walks don\u2019t reflect a guy who \u201cdeserves\u201d a shift in luck.<\/p>\n

Hanson seems far more due for some positive results. Though the Braves roughed him up in the playoffs last season, he has a 2.57 regular-season ERA against them with 14 strikeouts in 14 innings. The Giants\u2019 lineup lacks confidence right now, so I think Hanson can mow them down. Meanwhile, the struggling Bumgarner could be the perfect slump-buster for the Brave bats. Go with the road upset.<\/p>\n

Braves vs Giants prediction: <\/strong>Braves 6, Giants 2<\/p>\n

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