Friday, June 12, 2015

Tropicana Field

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Probable Pitchers: John Danks (3-5) vs. Matt Andriese (0-1)

The Chicago White Sox head to Tropicana Field on Friday to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. The probable starters are John Danks for the White Sox and Matt Andriese for the Rays. The White Sox have a 23-34 over/under record and a 23-35 run line mark, meaning they cover 40% of the time. The Rays are 36-24 against the run line and have a 23-35 over/under record. They cover the spread 60% of the time.

The White Sox head into this matchup with a 28-30 record, including 12-18 on the road. Starting pitcher John Danks holds a 3-5 record with an earned run average of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.52. In his starts, the White Sox are 5-6 over his 62.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 75 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the White Sox are 3-7 in his starts. He is getting 3.7 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.95 and they have given up 167 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .264 against the bullpen while being struck out 151 times and walking 60 times this season. As a team, Chicago has allowed 9.28 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.26 batters per nine. They are 22nd in the league in team earned run average at 4.16.

As a team, Chicago is batting .242, good for 23rd in the league while putting together a .249 average away from home. The White Sox hold a .356 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .298 which is good for 28th in baseball. They rank 23rd in baseball with 8.19 hits per game and Jose Abreu leads the team with 58.

With a 14-15 home record, Tampa Bay will hope to improve on their 32-28 overall mark. With an earned run average of 4.79, Matt Andriese will come into this game holding a 0-1 record and a 1.55 WHIP. In his starts, the Rays are 0-1 and he has allowed 27 hits over 20.2 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Rays are 0-1 when he starts. He is getting 2.6 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.35 and they have given up 163 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .221 against the Rays bullpen while being struck out 189 times and walking 80 times this season. As a team, Tampa Bay has allowed 7.64 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.58 batters per nine. They are 3rd in the league in team earned run average at 3.28.

As a team, they are batting .238, good for 28th in the league while putting together a .247 average at Safeco Field. The Rays hold a .380 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .305 which is good for 22nd in baseball. They rank 28th in baseball with 7.92 hits per game and Logan Forsythe leads the team with 56.

Chicago has a team fielding percentage of .982 after having committed 39 errors with 572 assists and 1,550 put outs for the season. For the home team, they hold a .987 team fielding percentage while committing 28 errors, accumulating 527 assists and compiling 1,605 put outs.

Chicago White Sox Betting Trends

The Chicago White Sox are 23-34 against the over/under so far this season

The Chicago White Sox are 23-35 against the run line so far this season

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays are 23-35 against the over/under so far this season

The Tampa Bay Rays are 36-24 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Chicago White Sox

06/09/15 P Dan Jennings Neck Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/5)
04/25/15 P Matt Albers Finger Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/20)
04/04/15 P Nate Jones Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Tampa Bay Rays

06/10/15 P Jake Odorizzi Oblique Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/6)
05/31/15 2B Tim Beckham Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/31)
05/25/15 1B James Loney Finger Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/24)
05/10/15 P Drew Smyly Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/6), out for season
05/09/15 P Alex Cobb Forearm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season
05/03/15 CF Desmond Jennings Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/26)
04/29/15 P Kirby Yates Pectoral Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/29)
04/18/15 P Jeff Beliveau Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/22), out for season
04/09/15 C John Jaso Wrist Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/7)
04/06/15 P Matt Moore Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)

Tony's Pick: Take the White Sox

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