Friday, September 25, 2015

Coors Field

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Probable Pitchers: Michael Bolsinger (6-4) vs. David Hale (4-5)

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Colorado Rockies on Friday at Coors Field. Michael Bolsinger is the probable starter for the Dodgers and he'll face David Hale of the Rockies. The opening line for this matchup has Los Angeles at -144 and Colorado at +134. The over/under was set at 11. The Dodgers, with a 69-82 run line record, cover the spread 45% of the time. They also have a 72-74 over/under record. The Rockies are 75-77 against the run line and have a 79-69 over/under record. They cover the spread 49% of the time.

The Dodgers head into this matchup with a 86-65 record, including 35-39 on the road. Michael Bolsinger has a 6-4 record on the season, an earned run average of 3.26 and a 1.30 WHIP. He's pitched 102 innings thus far while surrendering 93 hits over that time and when he starts, the Dodgers are 11-8. The Dodgers are also 10-9 against the over/under in his starts. The team is averaging 4.7 runs when he starts. The bullpen has given up 416 hits on the season and have an earned run average of 3.96. Opposing teams are hitting .247 against the Dodgers bullpen while walking 141 times and striking out 480 times. Los Angeles is averaging 7.55 strikeouts per game while getting 8.52 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 13th in baseball in team earned run average at 3.95.

Los Angeles is batting .243 as a team, which is good for 30th in the league and hitting .243 away from home. The Dodgers on-base percentage sits at .304, which puts them at 28th in the league and they have a team slugging percentage of .388. Adrian Gonzalez leads the team in hits with 151 while the team ranks 30th in baseball with 8.12 hits per game.

With a 33-44 home record, Colorado will hope to improve on their 63-89 overall mark. David Hale has a record of 4-5 while sporting an earned run average of 6.32 on the year with a 1.46 WHIP. He's pitched 68.1 innings thus far while surrendering 84 hits over that time in which the Rockies are 2-8. The Rockies are also 6-3 against the over/under in his starts. The team is averaging 4.7 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen has given up 559 hits on the season and have a team earned run average of 4.75. Opposing teams are hitting .266 against the Rockies bullpen while walking 231 times and striking out 458 times. Colorado is averaging 7.01 strikeouts per game while getting 9.98 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 30th in the league in team earned run average at 5.09.

They are batting .265 as a team, which is good for 7th in the league and hitting .300 at home. The Rockies on-base percentage sits at .315, which puts them at 17th in the league and they have a team slugging percentage of .430. Charlie Blackmon leads the team in hits with 167 while the team ranks 7th in baseball with 9.08 hits a game.

In terms of team defense, the Dodgers have a fielding percentage of .988 with 71 total errors, 1,606 assists and 4,044 put outs. The Rockies have committed 92 errors on the season with 1,698 assists and 4,014 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .984 on the year.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 72-74 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 69-82 against the run line so far this season

Colorado Rockies Betting Trends

The Colorado Rockies are 79-69 against the over/under so far this season

The Colorado Rockies are 75-77 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

09/23/15 P Zack Greinke Calf "?" Monday vs. San Francisco Giants
09/15/15 2B Jose Peraza Hamstring 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)
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

Colorado Rockies

09/24/15 CF Charlie Blackmon Neck "?" Friday vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
09/23/15 P Jon Gray Rest out for season
09/23/15 P Jorge De La Rosa Achilles out for season
09/22/15 P Yohan Flande Knee is downgraded to expected to miss start Friday vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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)

Josh's Pick: Take the Rockies

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