Sunday, May 31, 2015

Citizens Bank Park

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Probable Pitchers: Jordan Lyles (2-5) vs. Jerome Williams (3-4)

The Colorado Rockies head to Citizens Bank Park on Sunday to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. The probable starters are Jordan Lyles for the Rockies and Jerome Williams for the Phillies. The opening line has Colorado at +105 and Philadelphia at -115. The over/under for this matchup is 8.5. So far this season Colorado is 25-21 against the over/under while the Phillies are 22-23.

The Rockies come into this game with a 21-26 record, including 13-13 on the road. Jordan Lyles has a 2-5 record and an earned run average of 5.10. He's given up 52 hits in 47.2 innings pitched so far and Colorado is currently averaging 3.2 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .266, good for 5th in the league. They also rank 14th in the league in on base percentage at .315 with DJ LeMahieu leading the way at .382.

The Phillies overall record is 19-32 and they are 12-12 at home. Jerome Williams is currently 3-4 with an ERA of 5.33. He's pitched 54 innings thus far and given up 70 hits. Philadelphia has averaged 4.2 runs in his starts this year. The Phillies are 20th in the league in team ERA at 4.13 and 28th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9.21. They come into this game batting .237 as a team with an OBP of .289, good for 29th in the league.

Colorado Rockies Betting Trends

The Colorado Rockies are 25-21 against the over/under

The Colorado Rockies are 26-21 against the run line

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Phillies are 22-23 against the over/under

The Philadelphia Phillies are 25-26 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Colorado Rockies

05/30/15 P Jorge De La Rosa Finger expected to miss Saturday vs. Philadelphia Phillies
05/30/15 1B Justin Morneau Concussion 15-day DL (5/15)
05/29/15 P Jordan Lyles Toe expected to start Sunday vs. Philadelphia Phillies
05/19/15 LF Corey Dickerson Foot 15-day DL (5/19)
04/28/15 P Adam Ottavino Tricep 15-day DL (4/26)
04/23/15 P LaTroy Hawkins Bicep 15-day DL (4/22)
04/04/15 P Tyler Chatwood Elbow 60-day DL (3/1)

Philadelphia Phillies

05/19/15 P David Buchanan Ankle out indefinitely
05/18/15 P Chad Billingsley Shoulder 15-day DL (5/16)
04/06/15 P Jonathan Pettibone Shoulder 60-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Mario Hollands Arch 60-day DL (4/6)
04/04/15 P Cliff Lee Arm 60-day DL (3/16)

Josh's Pick: Take the Phillies

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