Dodgers vs. Phillies Game 5 NLCS 2009 MLB Playoff Picks: The Philadelphia Phillies will try to put away the Los Angeles Dodgers and head to the World Series tonight when they host L.A at 7:57 PM ET. Philadelphia is up 3-1 in the series and the Dodgers are reeling. The big issue that has everyone talking is Dodgers star Manny Ramirez hitting the showers before the game was over in Monday’s 4-5 loss. Ramirez has always been known for being a selfish player and he has now infected his team with his antics at the worst possible time.
 

Pitching: Struggling Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels (10-11, 4.32) will square off against hot Dodgers right-hander Vicente Padilla (12-6, 4.46). Padilla is 1-0 with a 0.63 ERA in two postseason start and his stuff right now is electric. Hamels was roughed by the Dodgers in game 1 allowing 4 runs in 5 1\3 innings. Hamels is still a prime-time performer however that won the World Series and NLCS MVP award last year. While the Phillies bullpen has come under much scrutiny but they have shored things up and the Dodgers only have a small edge out of the pen. This match-up is a wash.
 
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Lineup: Right now Philadelphia first baseman Ryan Howard is killing the ball and the rest of the lineup is in the zone also. Philadelphia is the equivalent of a one-punch KO artist in boxing with their ability to change the dynamics of a ball game with one swing of the bat. The Dodgers have a lineup stacked with players that know how to get on base but their power bats have gone cold. The Phillies also have the edge in the field with their gloves. Philadelphia has the edge. The Dodgers vs. Phillies Game 5 NLCS 2009 MLB Playoff Picks MLB odds Total is at 8.5 Runs.

Free Sports Picks Summary: L.A is reeling right now and Philadelphia put them away last season. Manny Ramirez’s attitude issues aside the Dodgers are not hitting the ball well right now. Phillies veteran Cole Hamels will rise to the occasion and turn in a fine performance to complement Philadelphia’s big bats.

Free Sports Picks Play: Philadelphia -135 MLB Odds (1 UNIT)