Tuesday, September 1, 2015

O.co Coliseum

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Probable Pitchers: Matt Shoemaker (6-9) vs. Chris Bassitt (1-6)

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday at O.co Coliseum. Matt Shoemaker is the probable starter for the Angels and he'll face Chris Bassitt of the Athletics. The opening line for this matchup has Los Angeles at -110 and Oakland at +100. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Angels, with a 55-75 run line record, cover the spread 44% of the time. They also have a 62-64 over/under record. The Athletics are 63-68 against the run line and have a 66-57 over/under record. They cover the spread 48% of the time.

The Angels show up with a 65-65 record, including 26-38 on the road. Matt Shoemaker has an earned run average of 4.48 and is 6-9 so far on the season while having a 1.24 WHIP. He's pitched 124.2 innings thus far while surrendering 124 hits over that time and when he starts, the Angels are 10-12. The Angels are also 10-10 against the over/under in his starts. He is getting 3.7 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.73 and they've given up 355 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .245 against the Angels bullpen while walking 122 times and striking out 327 times. Los Angeles is averaging 8.79 strikeouts per game while getting 8.23 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 5th in baseball in team earned run average at 3.42.

As a team, Los Angeles is batting .252, good for 18th 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 .327 and they hold a .418 team slugging percentage. Mike Trout leads the team in hits with 138 while the team ranks 24th in baseball with 8.32 hits per game.

Oakland is 30-36 at home while holding a 57-74 overall record on the season. Chris Bassitt is starting this game 1-6 for the season with an earned run average of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.12. He's pitched 73.1 innings thus far while surrendering 59 hits over that time in which the Athletics are 3-7. The Athletics are also 3-7 against the over/under in his starts. He is getting 2.5 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.56 and they have given up 363 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .246 against the Athletics bullpen while walking 126 times and striking out 365 times. Oakland is averaging 7.64 strikeouts per game while getting 8.27 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 8th in the league in team earned run average at 3.65.

As a team, they are batting .253, good for 17th in the league while putting together a .256 average at home. Ranked at 18th in the league in on-base percentage, the Athletics sit at .311 and they hold a .389 team slugging percentage. Billy Burns leads the team in hits with 127 while the team ranks 11th in baseball with 8.7 hits a game.

The Angels have committed 77 errors and have combined for 1,209 assists and 3,470 put outs leading to a .984 team fielding percentage. The Athletics have committed 104 errors on the season with 1,320 assists and 3,495 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .979 on the year.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Angels are 62-64 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Angels are 55-75 against the run line so far this season

Oakland Athletics Betting Trends

The Oakland Athletics are 66-57 against the over/under so far this season

The Oakland Athletics are 63-68 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Los Angeles Angels

08/31/15 3B David Freese Finger Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/22); expected to be activated Tuesday vs. Oakland Athletics
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
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)

Oakland Athletics

08/30/15 P Felix Doubront Toe probable for next start scheduled start Monday vs. LA Angels
08/25/15 P Kendall Graveman Oblique Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/24)
08/19/15 1B Ike Davis Hip Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (8/18)
07/11/15 P Jesse Hahn Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/6)
06/14/15 P Pat Venditte Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/11)
05/23/15 2B Tyler Ladendorf Ankle Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/22)
04/05/15 P Jarrod Parker Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/05/15 P Sean Nolin Abdominal Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/4)
04/04/15 P Taylor Thompson Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/26)

Tony's Pick: Take the Athletics

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