We are on the eve of the baseball post-season which gives everyone a chance to theorize on how the matchups will play out, make their selections and pick a World Series winner, so let's get to it.

In the NLDS matchup between the Giants and the Braves, I like the Giants in five. This should be a series built on pitching and which team can scratch across just enough runs to get the game to their bullpen and respective closer to win. Tim Lincecum shook off an awful August to have a stellar September and could set the tone in game one. Matt Cain has electric stuff but didn't get run support all year and, as he's already proven once, Jonathan Sanchez is capable of putting together no-hit stuff every time he takes the hill. Sadly, the one starter with experience is Barry Zito and his season fell apart after a pretty solid first half. The Braves will counter with experience in Derek Lowe and Tim Hudson and the youngster Tommy Hanson, who like Sanchez, has the potential to be dominant each time out.

The offenses struggled for both teams most of the year but both clubs are capable of putting up some runs and hitting the ball out of the yard. Aubrey Huff resurrected his career in San Francisco this season as did Pat Burrell and Andres Torres, while Pablo "Kung Fu Panda" Sandoval struggled and Aaron Rowand has virtually disappeared. Where does the flammable Jose Guillen fit into the mix and will he have any impact and of course, you have to mention potential Rookie of the Year Buster Posey, who solidified the lineup once he was inserted into the cleanup spot on an everyday basis.

The Braves have some pop with Derrek Lee, Brian McCann, Alex Gonzalez and potentional ROY Jason Heyward. But, the big question for Atlanta is not only how much will they miss Chipper Jones but how much will they miss Martin Prado, their best player this season. And, can they hide Brooks Conrad defensively for possibly five games at third base without him making a costly misplay? Omar Infante certainly validated his selection to the All-Star team and has to have a big series offensively at the top of the order for the Braves to have a chance.

The Braves were the best home team in the game this season and could be in position to close the series at Turner Field if they can get a split on the road, which means the pressure is on the Giants to win the first two games at home. Even if they don't, I think the Giants find a way to squeeze out a few more runs and win the series in the last game in front of their home fans.