Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Comerica Park

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Probable Pitchers: Jon Lester (4-4) vs. Anibal Sanchez (3-7)

The Chicago Cubs head to Comerica Park on Tuesday to take on the Detroit Tigers. Jon Lester is the probable starter for the Cubs and he'll face Anibal Sanchez of the Tigers. The opening line for this matchup has Chicago at -108 and Detroit at -102. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Cubs, with a 23-32 run line record, cover the spread 42% of the time. They also have a 23-27 over/under record. The Tigers are 27-31 against the run line and have a 26-30 over/under record. They cover the spread 47% of the time.

The Cubs head into this matchup with a 30-25 record, including 15-14 on the road. Starting pitcher Jon Lester holds a 4-4 record with an earned run average of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.36. The Cubs are 6-5 over his 67.2 innings pitched and he's also given up 74 hits over that time period. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 5-5. He is getting 3.5 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.68 and they've given up 146 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .234 against the Cubs bullpen while walking 67 times and striking out 154 times. Chicago is averaging 8.7 strikeouts per game while getting 8.32 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 9th in baseball in team earned run average at 3.67.

As a team, Chicago is batting .241, good for 24th in the league while putting together a .242 average away from home. Ranked at 15th in the league in on-base percentage, the Cubs sit at .318 and they hold a .385 team slugging percentage. Anthony Rizzo leads the team in hits with 66 while the team ranks 21st in baseball with 8.24 hits per game.

With a 14-15 home record, Detroit will hope to improve on their 30-28 overall mark. With an earned run average of 5.69, Anibal Sanchez will come into this game holding a 3-7 record and a 1.30 WHIP. The Tigers have a record of 3-9 over the 74.1 innings he's pitched during which he's given up 74 hits. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 7-4. He is getting 4.3 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.00 and they have given up 139 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .233 against the Tigers bullpen while walking 50 times and striking out 116 times. Detroit is averaging 6.58 strikeouts per game while getting 8.46 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 12th in the league in team earned run average at 3.80.

As a team, they are batting .272, good for 3rd in the league while putting together a .276 average at Safeco Field. Ranked at 2nd in the league in on-base percentage, the Tigers sit at .334 and they hold a .407 team slugging percentage. Yoenis Cespedes leads the team in hits with 66 while the team ranks 4th in baseball with 9.29 hits a game.

The Cubs have committed 46 errors and have combined for 559 assists and 1,493 put outs leading to a .978 team fielding percentage. The Tigers have committed 27 errors on the season with 573 assists and 1,548 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .987 on the year.

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

The Chicago Cubs are 23-27 against the over/under so far this season

The Chicago Cubs are 23-32 against the run line so far this season

Detroit Tigers Betting Trends

The Detroit Tigers are 26-30 against the over/under so far this season

The Detroit Tigers are 27-31 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Chicago Cubs

06/03/15 RF Jorge Soler Ankle Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/2)
04/17/15 3B Mike Olt Wrist Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/15)
04/17/15 P Neil Ramirez Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/16)
04/15/15 2B Tommy La Stella Ribs Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/9)
04/06/15 P Jacob Turner Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Detroit Tigers

05/24/15 P Kyle Lobstein Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/23)
05/19/15 DH Victor Martinez Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/19)
05/09/15 C Alex Avila Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/7)
05/08/15 P Joe Nathan Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/7), out for season
04/04/15 P Bruce Rondon Bicep Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/1)
04/04/15 P Justin Verlander Tricep Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (3/29)

Tony's Pick: Take the Cubs

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