Sunday, August 30, 2015

Progressive Field

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Probable Pitchers: Jered Weaver (6-9) vs. Josh Tomlin (2-1)

The Los Angeles Angels visit Progressive Field on Sunday to play the Cleveland Indians. The Angels send Jered Weaver to the mound to face Josh Tomlin of the Indians. The opening line for this matchup has Los Angeles at +109 and Cleveland at -119. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Angels, with a 55-73 run line record, cover the spread 44% of the time. They also have a 60-64 over/under record. The Indians are 59-68 against the run line and have a 62-64 over/under record. They cover the spread 47% of the time.

The Angels show up with a 65-63 record, including 26-36 on the road. Starting pitcher Jered Weaver holds a 6-9 record with an earned run average of 4.59 and a WHIP of 1.19. The Angels are 9-10 over his 119.2 innings pitched and he's also given up 124 hits over that time period. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 8-10. He is getting 3.4 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.64 and they've given up 349 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .244 against the bullpen while being struck out 326 times and walking 121 times this season. As a team, Los Angeles has allowed 8.21 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.76 batters per nine. They are 5th in the league in team earned run average at 3.44.

As a team, Los Angeles is batting .253, good for 14th in the league while putting together a .248 average away from home. Ranked at 3rd in the league in on-base percentage, the Angels sit at .328 and they hold a .421 team slugging percentage. They rank 23rd in baseball with 8.36 hits per game and Mike Trout leads the team with 134.

Cleveland is 27-34 at home while holding a 61-66 overall record on the season. With an earned run average of 3.26, Josh Tomlin will come into this game holding a 2-1 record and a 0.72 WHIP. The Indians have a record of 2-1 over the 19.1 innings he's pitched during which he's given up 12 hits. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 1-2. He is getting 5 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.29 and they have given up 329 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .243 against the Indians bullpen while being struck out 348 times and walking 120 times this season. As a team, Cleveland has allowed 8.12 hits per nine innings while striking out 9.01 batters per nine. They are 13th in the league in team earned run average at 3.82.

As a team, they are batting .255, good for 10th in the league while putting together a .270 average at home. Ranked at 5th in the league in on-base percentage, the Indians sit at .326 and they hold a .392 team slugging percentage. They rank 12th in baseball with 8.64 hits per game and Jason Kipnis leads the team with 143.

The Angels have committed 76 errors and have combined for 1,195 assists and 3,422 put outs leading to a .984 team fielding percentage. For the home team, they hold a .985 team fielding percentage while committing 68 errors, accumulating 1,200 assists and compiling 3,397 put outs.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Angels are 60-64 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Angels are 55-73 against the run line so far this season

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

The Cleveland Indians are 62-64 against the over/under so far this season

The Cleveland Indians are 59-68 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Los Angeles Angels

08/26/15 2B Johnny Giavotella Illness Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/21)
08/17/15 P Cory Rasmus Forearm Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/14)
08/17/15 2B Taylor Featherston Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/16)
08/11/15 LF Matt Joyce Concussion Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/10)
07/31/15 P C.J. Wilson Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (7/29); out for season
07/22/15 3B David Freese Finger Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/22)
05/28/15 RF Collin Cowgill Wrist Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/27)
04/16/15 P Tyler Skaggs Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Cleveland Indians

08/28/15 P Danny Salazar Illness expected to start Monday
08/26/15 P Carlos Carrasco Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/22)
08/19/15 3B Chris Johnson Infection Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/15)
07/08/15 P Nick Hagadone Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/7), out for season
04/05/15 P Gavin Floyd Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)

Tony's Pick: Take the Angels

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