Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Turner Field

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Probable Pitchers: Yohan Flande (3-1) vs. Shelby Miller (5-10)

The Atlanta Braves host the Colorado Rockies at Turner Field on Wednesday. The probable starters are Yohan Flande for the Rockies and Shelby Miller for the Braves. The opening line for this matchup has Colorado at +126 and Atlanta at -136. The over/under was set at 8. The Rockies, with a 60-63 run line record, cover the spread 49% of the time. They also have a 65-54 over/under record. The Braves are 65-60 against the run line and have a 64-54 over/under record. They cover the spread 52% of the time.

The Rockies head into this matchup with a 49-74 record, including 22-38 on the road. Starting pitcher Yohan Flande holds a 3-1 record with an earned run average of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.20. He's pitched 45.2 innings thus far while surrendering 43 hits over that time and when he starts, the Rockies are 3-2. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 3-2. He is getting 4.6 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 5.00 and they've given up 452 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 355 and walked 180 batters this season while opposing teams hit .271 against them. Colorado has a team average of 10.02 hits allowed per game and are averaging 6.9 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 .268, good for 4th in the league while putting together a .235 average away from home. Ranked at 13th in the league in on-base percentage, the Rockies sit at .319 and they hold a .438 team slugging percentage. With 138 hits, Charlie Blackmon leads the team while his team ranks 6th in hits per game with 9.17.

With a 33-24 home record, Atlanta will hope to improve on their 54-71 overall mark. With an earned run average of 2.50, Shelby Miller will come into this game holding a 5-10 record and a 1.17 WHIP. He's pitched 158.1 innings thus far while surrendering 130 hits over that time in which the Braves are 10-15. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 7-17. He is getting 2.7 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.28 and they have given up 367 hits on the season. The Braves bullpen has struck out 332 batters and walked 146 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 4.25, they are 24th in the league.

As a team, they are batting .253, good for 17th in the league while putting together a .253 average at home. Ranked at 17th in the league in on-base percentage, the Braves sit at .312 and they hold a .364 team slugging percentage. With 144 hits, Nick Markakis leads the team while his team ranks 19th in hits per game with 8.52.

The Rockies have committed 72 errors and have combined for 1,377 assists and 3,230 put outs leading to a .985 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the Braves have accumulated 66 errors while having 1228 assists and 3,298 put outs leading to a .986 fielding percentage.

Colorado Rockies Betting Trends

The Colorado Rockies are 65-54 against the over/under so far this season

The Colorado Rockies are 60-63 against the run line so far this season

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 64-54 against the over/under so far this season

The Atlanta Braves are 65-60 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Colorado Rockies

08/25/15 RF Carlos Gonzalez Knee "?" Tuesday vs. Atlanta Braves
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)
07/10/15 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

08/25/15 SS Andrelton Simmons Knee is expected to be in the starting lineup Tuesday vs. Colorado Rockies
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 Braves

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