Phillies vs Cardinals Free Pick: NLDS Game 5 Betting Odds

When Philadelphia acquired Roy “Doc” Halladay, in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays back  in 2009, it was for times like the one facing the Phillies today. This half of the NLDS has been a back and forth affair with both teams winning in each others ballpark.

First pitch for tonight’s NLDS baseball betting action has the Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals battling under the lights at 8:30 PM ET on Friday, October 7, 2011, from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA.

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Cardinals @ Phillies – Game 5 MLB 2011 NLDS

Two out of the four games have been decided by one run in what has been a very close series. The Philles have outscored the Cardinals by a 21-18 count, while the Red Birds have a 38-34 advantage in hits.

We get a premier pitching match-up as the Cardinals will send their ace, RHP Chris Carpenter, to the bump to oppose Halladay. This contest features Ace against Ace and Friend against Friend – turned foes for a few hours on a Friday night.

Playoff Betting Lines: Phillies vs. Cardinals Free Pick

All season long we have backing the Phillies when the good Doc has been on the bump. That’s the case again today as we see Philadelphia hosting the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2011 MLB National League Championship Series.

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