Monday, August 24, 2015

Turner Field

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Probable Pitchers: Jorge De La Rosa (7-5) vs. Julio Teheran (8-6)

The Colorado Rockies visit Turner Field on Monday to play the Atlanta Braves. Jorge De La Rosa is the probable starter for the Rockies and he'll face Julio Teheran of the Braves. The opening line for this matchup has Colorado at +107 and Atlanta at -117. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Rockies, with a 60-61 run line record, cover the spread 50% of the time. They also have a 64-53 over/under record. The Braves have a 62-54 over/under record and a 64-59 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 52% of the time.

The Rockies come into this game with a 49-72 record, and they are 22-37 away from home. Starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa holds a 7-5 record with an earned run average of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.40. In his starts, the Rockies are 11-10 over his 116 innings pitched this season while giving up 106 hits during those innings. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 10-11. He is getting 4.5 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 5.05 and they've given up 449 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 352 and walked 178 batters this season while opposing teams hit .272 against them. Colorado has a team average of 10.03 hits allowed per game and are averaging 6.88 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 5.21, they are 30th in the league.

As a team, Colorado is batting .270, good for 2nd in the league while putting together a .235 average away from home. Ranked at 11th in the league in on-base percentage, the Rockies sit at .320 and they hold a .440 team slugging percentage. With 136 hits, DJ LeMahieu leads the team while his team ranks 4th in hits per game with 9.24.

With a 53-70 overall record, Atlanta will come into this game 32-24 at home. With an earned run average of 4.32, Julio Teheran will come into this game holding a 8-6 record and a 1.33 WHIP. In his starts, the Braves are 14-11 and he has allowed 146 hits over 150 innings pitched this season. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 16-8. He is getting 4.5 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.32 and they have given up 360 hits on the season. The Braves bullpen has struck out 324 batters and walked 143 this season while opposing teams have hit .258 against them. Atlanta has a team average of 9.16 hits per game and are averaging 7.38 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.22, they are 24th in the league.

As a team, they are batting .252, good for 17th in the league while putting together a .252 average at home. Ranked at 17th in the league in on-base percentage, the Braves sit at .312 and they hold a .363 team slugging percentage. With 140 hits, Nick Markakis leads the team while his team ranks 19th in hits per game with 8.51.

The Rockies have committed 71 errors and have combined for 1,354 assists and 3,179 put outs leading to a .985 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the Braves have accumulated 65 errors while having 1206 assists and 3,247 put outs leading to a .986 fielding percentage.

Colorado Rockies Betting Trends

The Colorado Rockies are 64-53 against the over/under so far this season

The Colorado Rockies are 60-61 against the run line so far this season

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 62-54 against the over/under so far this season

The Atlanta Braves are 64-59 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Colorado Rockies

08/20/15 C Michael McKenry Knee Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (8/19); out for season
08/15/15 P Boone Logan Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/12)
08/01/15 LF Corey Dickerson Ribs Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/31)
08/01/15 P Kyle Kendrick Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/1)
07/21/15 P Chad Bettis Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/19)
07/10/15 P David Hale Groin Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/9)
06/18/15 P Brooks Brown Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/17)
06/01/15 P Jordan Lyles Toe Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (6/1); out for season
05/30/15 1B Justin Morneau Concussion Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/29)
04/28/15 P Adam Ottavino Tricep Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/26)
04/04/15 P Tyler Chatwood Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/1)

Atlanta Braves

08/23/15 SS Andrelton Simmons Knee is not expected to be in the starting lineup Sunday vs. Chicago Cubs
08/05/15 P Jason Frasor Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/2)
07/29/15 P Manny Banuelos Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/25)
07/11/15 P Jason Grilli Achilles Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (7/17); out for season
06/04/15 P Daniel Winkler Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/5)
06/02/15 P Paco Rodriguez Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/30)
05/19/15 2B Philip Gosselin Thumb Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/18)
04/07/15 P Josh Outman Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
04/04/15 P Mike Minor Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27); out for season
04/04/15 P Shae Simmons Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/20), out for season
04/04/15 P Chris Withrow Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/21)

Josh's Pick: Take the Rockies

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