Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Wrigley Field

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Probable Pitchers: Zack Greinke (5-2) vs. Jason Hammel (5-2)

The Los Angeles Dodgers head to Wrigley Field on Tuesday to take on the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers send Zack Greinke to the mound to face Jason Hammel of the Cubs. The opening line for this matchup has Los Angeles at -135 and Chicago at +125. The Dodgers have a 36-31 over/under record and a 30-40 run line mark, meaning they cover 50% of the time. The Cubs have a 28-33 over/under record and a 29-38 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 43% of the time.

The Dodgers show up with a 39-31 record, including 12-18 on the road. Zack Greinke has a 5-2 record on the season, an earned run average of 1.81 and a 0.94 WHIP. In his starts, the Dodgers are 9-5 over his 94.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 72 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Dodgers are 8-6 in his starts. His teammates are averaging 4.1 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.10 and they've given up 164 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 221 and walked 66 batters this season while opposing teams hit .221 against them. Los Angeles has a team average of 8.22 hits allowed per game and are averaging 7.57 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.78, they are 11th in the league.

Los Angeles ranks 24th in the league in team batting average at .242 while hitting .237 on the road. Ranked at 23rd in the league in on-base percentage, the Dodgers sit at .303 and they hold a .384 team slugging percentage. With 73 hits, Adrian Gonzalez leads the team while his team ranks 26th in hits per game with 8.

Chicago is 18-13 at home while holding a 37-30 overall record on the season. Jason Hammel has a record of 5-2 while sporting an earned run average of 2.89 on the year with a 0.98 WHIP. In his starts, the Cubs are 6-7 and he has allowed 68 hits over 84 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Cubs are 5-8 when he starts. His teammates score an average of 4.2 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.18 and they have given up 179 hits on the season. The Cubs bullpen has struck out 188 batters and walked 79 this season while opposing teams have hit .230 against them. Chicago has a team average of 8.28 hits per game and are averaging 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.52, they are 5th in the league.

They rank 19th in the league in team batting average with a .246 average while hitting .239 at home. Ranked at 13th in the league in on-base percentage, the Cubs sit at .321 and they hold a .394 team slugging percentage. With 77 hits, Anthony Rizzo leads the team while his team ranks 17th in hits per game with 8.48.

The Dodgers have committed 29 errors and have combined for 742 assists and 1,859 put outs leading to a .989 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the Cubs have accumlated 53 errors while having 685 assists and 1,820 put outs leading to a .979 fielding percentage.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 36-31 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 30-40 against the run line so far this season

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

The Chicago Cubs are 28-33 against the over/under so far this season

The Chicago Cubs are 29-38 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

06/18/15 P Chris Hatcher Oblique Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/15)
06/02/15 P Paco Rodriguez Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/30)
05/15/15 P Pedro Baez Pectoral Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/14)
04/28/15 P Brandon McCarthy Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/26), out for season
04/28/15 LF Carl Crawford Oblique Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/27)
04/27/15 P Joel Peralta Arm Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/24)
04/26/15 P Brandon League Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/06/15 P Hyun-Jin Ryu Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/04/15 P Brandon Beachy Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/23)

Chicago Cubs

06/03/15 RF Jorge Soler Ankle Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/2)
04/17/15 3B Mike Olt Wrist Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/15)
04/17/15 P Neil Ramirez Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/16)
04/15/15 2B Tommy La Stella Ribs Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/9)
04/06/15 P Jacob Turner Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Josh's Pick: Take the Dodgers

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