Saturday, July 18, 2015

Great American Ball Park

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Probable Pitchers: Corey Kluber (4-10) vs. Anthony DeSclafani (5-6)

The Cleveland Indians take on the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at Great American Ball Park. Corey Kluber is the probable starter for the Indians and he'll face Anthony DeSclafani of the Reds. The opening line for this matchup has Cleveland at -140 and Cincinnati at +130. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Indians, with a 39-49 run line record, cover the spread 44% of the time. They also have a 41-46 over/under record. The Reds are 42-43 against the run line and have a 43-39 over/under record. They cover the spread 49% of the time.

The Indians come into this game with a 42-46 record, and they are 23-20 away from home. Starting pitcher Corey Kluber holds a 4-10 record with an earned run average of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.11. In his starts, the Indians are 5-14 over his 133.1 innings pitched this season while giving up 120 hits during those innings. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 7-12. The team is averaging 2.3 runs when he starts. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.15 and they have given up 218 base hits on the year. Opposing teams are hitting .232 against the Indians bullpen while walking 93 times and striking out 256 times. Cleveland is averaging 9.31 strikeouts per game while getting 8.29 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 14th in baseball in team earned run average at 3.80.

Cleveland is batting .248 as a team, which is good for 20th in the league and hitting .241 away from home. The Indians hold a .384 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .320 which is good for 11th in baseball. Jason Kipnis leads the team in hits with 112 while the team ranks 22nd in baseball with 8.27 hits per game.

With a 39-47 overall record, Cincinnati will come into this game 22-18 at home. With an earned run average of 3.65, Anthony DeSclafani will come into this game holding a 5-6 record and a 1.37 WHIP. In his starts, the Reds are 9-8 and he has allowed 97 hits over 101 innings pitched this season. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 6-9. The team is averaging 4 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.23 and they have given up 238 base hits on the year. Opposing teams are hitting .237 against the Reds bullpen while walking 113 times and striking out 229 times. Cincinnati is averaging 7.25 strikeouts per game while getting 8.45 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 22nd in the league in team earned run average at 4.07.

They are batting .247 as a team, which is good for 21st in the league and hitting .258 at home. The Reds hold a .399 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .311 which is good for 19th in baseball. Todd Frazier leads the team in hits with 97 while the team ranks 18th in baseball with 8.47 hits a game.

Cleveland has a team fielding percentage of .985 after having committed 48 errors with 818 assists and 2,335 put outs for the season. The Reds have committed 48 errors on the season with 911 assists and 2,313 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .985 on the year.

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

The Cleveland Indians are 41-46 against the over/under so far this season

The Cleveland Indians are 39-49 against the run line so far this season

Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends

The Cincinnati Reds are 43-39 against the over/under so far this season

The Cincinnati Reds are 42-43 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Cleveland Indians

07/08/15 P Nick Hagadone Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/7)
06/14/15 1B Nick Swisher Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/13)
04/06/15 P Josh Tomlin Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/29)
04/05/15 P Gavin Floyd Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)

Cincinnati Reds

07/17/15 P Anthony DeSclafani Buttocks is upgraded to expected to start Saturday vs. Cleveland Indians
06/17/15 P Jon Moscot Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (6/16)
06/15/15 P Tony Cingrani Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/14)
06/11/15 SS Zack Cozart Knee Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (6/11); out for season
05/25/15 C Devin Mesoraco Hip Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/23), out for season
04/28/15 P Homer Bailey Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/26); out for season
04/04/15 P Sean Marshall Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/5)

Josh's Pick: Take the Reds

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