Thursday, May 21, 2015
U.S. Cellular Field
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Probable Pitchers: Danny Salazar (4-1) vs. John Danks (2-3)
The Cleveland Indians head to U.S. Cellular Field on Thursday to take on the Chicago White Sox. The probable starters are Danny Salazar for the Indians and John Danks for the White Sox. The opening line has Cleveland at -109 and Chicago at -101. The over/under for this matchup is 8.5. So far this season Cleveland is 21-17 against the over/under while the White Sox are 15-20.
The Indians come into this game with a 15-23 record, including 9-11 on the road. Danny Salazar has a 4-1 record and an earned run average of 4.06. He's given up 33 hits in 37.2 innings pitched so far and Cleveland is currently averaging 7.5 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .252, good for 16th in the league. They also rank 9th in the league in on base percentage at .324 with Michael Brantley leading the way at .416.
The White Sox overall record is 18-18 and they are 11-6 at home. John Danks is currently 2-3 with an ERA of 4.66. He's pitched 38.2 innings thus far and given up 41 hits. Chicago has averaged 3.3 runs in his starts this year. The White Sox are 21st in the league in team ERA at 4.25 and 25th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9.22. They come into this game batting .253 as a team with an OBP of .311, good for 21st in the league.
Cleveland Indians Betting Trends
The Cleveland Indians are 21-17 against the over/under
The Cleveland Indians are 17-21 against the run line
Chicago White Sox Betting Trends
The Chicago White Sox are 15-20 against the over/under
The Chicago White Sox are 14-22 against the run line
Injuries to Watch
Cleveland Indians
05/20/15 1B Carlos Santana Rest is not expected to be in the starting lineup Wednesday vs. Chicago White Sox
05/02/15 P T.J. House Shoulder 15-day DL (5/1)
04/12/15 C Yan Gomes Knee 15-day DL (4/12)
04/06/15 P Josh Tomlin Shoulder 60-day DL (3/29)
04/05/15 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 60-day DL (4/6)
Chicago White Sox
04/25/15 P Matt Albers Finger 15-day DL (4/20)
04/20/15 P Javy Guerra Arm 15-day DL (4/20)
04/06/15 P Jacob Petricka Forearm 15-day DL (3/27)
04/04/15 P Nate Jones Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)
Josh's Pick: Take the Indians
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