Monday, September 14, 2015

Dodger Stadium

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Probable Pitchers: Jonathan Gray (0-0) vs. Clayton Kershaw (13-6)

The Colorado Rockies visit Dodger Stadium on Monday to play the Los Angeles Dodgers. The probable starters are Jonathan Gray for the Rockies and Clayton Kershaw for the Dodgers. The opening line for this matchup has Colorado at +288 and Los Angeles at -325. The over/under was set at 6.5. The Rockies have a 73-65 over/under record and a 71-71 run line mark, meaning they cover 50% of the time. The Dodgers are 64-77 against the run line and have a 68-68 over/under record. They cover the spread 44% of the time.

The Rockies head into this matchup with a 59-83 record, including 28-43 on the road. Starting pitcher Jonathan Gray holds a 0-0 record with an earned run average of 5.17 and a WHIP of 1.53. In his starts, the Rockies are 1-6 over his 31.1 innings pitched this season while giving up 37 hits during those innings. The Rockies are also 5-2 against the over/under in his starts. The team is averaging 4.7 runs when he starts. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 4.84 and they've given up 513 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .267 against the bullpen while being struck out 411 times and walking 209 times this season. As a team, Colorado has allowed 9.96 hits per nine innings while striking out 6.94 batters per nine. They are 30th in the league in team earned run average at 5.08.

Colorado is batting .267 as a team, which is good for 6th in the league and hitting .232 away from home. Ranked at 15th in the league in on-base percentage, the Rockies sit at .317 and they hold a .438 team slugging percentage. They rank 6th in baseball with 9.14 hits per game and DJ LeMahieu leads the team with 158.

With a 47-21 home record, Los Angeles will hope to improve on their 81-60 overall mark. With an earned run average of 2.15, Clayton Kershaw will come into this game holding a 13-6 record and a 0.90 WHIP. In his starts, the Dodgers are 15-8 and he has allowed 144 hits over 201 innings pitched this season. The Dodgers are also 14-12 against the over/under in his starts. The team is averaging 4.2 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.99 and they have given up 377 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .244 against the Dodgers bullpen while being struck out 447 times and walking 132 times this season. As a team, Los Angeles has allowed 8.47 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.43 batters per nine. They are 14th in the league in team earned run average at 3.88.

They are batting .244 as a team, which is good for 28th in the league and hitting .244 at home. Ranked at 27th in the league in on-base percentage, the Dodgers sit at .306 and they hold a .388 team slugging percentage. They rank 30th in baseball with 8.14 hits per game and Adrian Gonzalez leads the team with 139.

The Rockies have committed 85 errors and have combined for 1,596 assists and 3,729 put outs leading to a .984 team fielding percentage. For the home team, they hold a .988 team fielding percentage while committing 63 errors, accumulating 1,473 assists and compiling 3,753 put outs.

Colorado Rockies Betting Trends

The Colorado Rockies are 73-65 against the over/under so far this season

The Colorado Rockies are 71-71 against the run line so far this season

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 68-68 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 64-77 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Colorado Rockies

09/12/15 SS Jose Reyes Achilles doubtful Saturday vs. Seattle Mariners
09/10/15 C Nick Hundley Neck Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (9/6), out for season
08/20/15 C Michael McKenry Knee Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (8/19); out for season
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
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)

Los Angeles Dodgers

09/12/15 3B Alex Guerrero Calf out indefinitely
09/12/15 SS Jimmy Rollins Finger "?" Sunday vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
09/10/15 P Mat Latos Neck "?" for next start
09/08/15 C Yasmani Grandal Shoulder out indefinitely
09/01/15 SS Enrique Hernandez Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/31)
08/28/15 RF Yasiel Puig Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/28)
08/27/15 2B Howie Kendrick Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/10)
08/11/15 P Carlos Frias Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/2)
04/28/15 P Brandon McCarthy Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/26), out for season
04/06/15 P Bronson Arroyo Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6), out for season
04/06/15 P Hyun-Jin Ryu Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season

Josh's Pick: Take the Rockies

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