Jair Jurrjens (9-7, 2.69 ERA) will toe the rubber tonight at 8:05 PM EST(ESPN) for the Atlanta Braves, as they conclude a three game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves enter tonight’s contest having won 11 out of 14 at home and Jurrjens has been a big part of that success. The right-hander has won all three of his outings at Turner Field over that span, giving up just one earned run on six hits in 20 2/3 innings of work. Jurrjens has been Atlanta’s top pitcher this season and one of the best in the National League, as his ERA leads the Braves staff and is in the top 6 in the senior circuit. The Dodgers were beaten two times last season by Jurrjens and will turn to Chad Billingsley (10-6, 3.96 ERA) to get the job done tonight on the mound. Billingsley started off 2009 on fire, as he won 9 out of his first 12 outings thru June 14th. He had a stellar 2.72 ERA on that date, but is just 1-3 with a dismal 6.46 ERA since. The Braves(53-51) are listed as -135 favorites over the Dodgers(64-40) tonight by vegas oddsmakers, while the total is set at 8. NSAwins.com handicapping expert Williiam E. Stockton says, “The Dodgers are great value tonight. I know Billingsley has struggled, but the guy has good stuff and it’s only a matter of time before he gets it turned around. Jurrjens is good, not great. At +125 I will take my chances and lay a solid bet down on the Dodgers to get it done.”. William’s free plays are on the Dodgers +125 and UNDER 8. Get more expert MLB picks and predictions and MLB betting lines from NSAwins.com.
