Sunday, June 7, 2015
Nationals Park
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Probable Pitchers: Kyle Hendricks (1-2) vs. Jordan Zimmermann (5-2)
The Washington Nationals welcome the Chicago Cubs to Nationals Park on Sunday. Kyle Hendricks is the probable starter for the Cubs and he'll face Jordan Zimmermann of the Nationals. The opening line for this matchup has Chicago at +136 and Washington at -146. The over/under was set at 7. The Cubs, with a 21-32 run line record, cover the spread 41% of the time. They also have a 22-26 over/under record. The Nationals have a 31-22 over/under record and a 25-30 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 45% of the time.
The Cubs come into this game with a 28-25 record, and they are 13-14 away from home. Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks holds a 1-2 record with an earned run average of 3.99 and a WHIP of 1.18. He's pitched 58.2 innings thus far while surrendering 56 hits over that time and when he starts, the Cubs are 5-5. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 6-4. The team is averaging 4.3 runs when he starts. The bullpen has given up 144 hits on the season and have a earned run average of 3.77. The bullpen has struck out 151 and walked 67 batters this season while opposing teams hit .236 against them. Chicago has a team average of 8.39 hits allowed per game and are averaging 8.72 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.73, they are 9th in the league.
Chicago is batting .239 as a team, which is good for 26th in the league and hitting .238 away from home. The Cubs on-base percentage sits at .316, which puts them at 14th in the league and they have a team slugging percentage of .385. With 62 hits, Anthony Rizzo leads the team while his team ranks 22nd in hits per game with 8.15.
With a 30-25 overall record, Washington will come into this game 16-10 at home. With an earned run average of 2.88, Jordan Zimmermann will come into this game holding a 5-2 record and a 1.22 WHIP. He's pitched 68.2 innings thus far while surrendering 69 hits over that time in which the Nationals are 7-4. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 6-5. The team is averaging 4.7 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen has given up 156 hits on the season and have a team earned run average of 3.54. The Nationals bullpen has struck out 160 batters and walked 54 this season while opposing teams have hit .243 against them. Washington has a team average of 9.24 hits per game and are averaging 8 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.82, they are 14th in the league.
They are batting .254 as a team, which is good for 13th in the league and hitting .253 at home. The Nationals on-base percentage sits at .322, which puts them at 10th in the league and they have a team slugging percentage of .406. With 60 hits, Yunel Escobar leads the team while his team ranks 18th in hits per game with 8.49.
In terms of team defense, the Cubs have a fielding percentage of .978 with 45 total errors, 550 assists and 1,439 put outs. Over the course of this season, the Nationals have accumlated 37 errors while having 535 assists and 1,455 put outs leading to a .982 fielding percentage.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Chicago Cubs are 22-26 against the over/under so far this season
The Chicago Cubs are 21-32 against the run line so far this season
Washington Nationals Betting Trends
The Washington Nationals are 31-22 against the over/under so far this season
The Washington Nationals are 25-30 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)
05/05/15 RF Chris Denorfia Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/5)
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)
Washington Nationals
06/06/15 3B Yunel Escobar Wrist expected to miss Sunday vs. Chicago Cubs
05/30/15 P Stephen Strasburg Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/30)
05/19/15 LF Jayson Werth Wrist Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/16)
05/15/15 P Doug Fister Forearm Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/15)
04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/14)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (3/27)
Tony's Pick: Take the Nationals
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