Monday, September 7, 2015

Angel Stadium

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Probable Pitchers: Zack Greinke (15-3) vs. Nicholas Tropeano (1-2)

The Los Angeles Dodgers head to Angel Stadium on Monday to take on the Los Angeles Angels. The Dodgers send Zack Greinke to the mound to face Nicholas Tropeano of the Angels. The opening line for this matchup has Los Angeles at -175 and Los Angeles at +165. The over/under was set at 7. The Dodgers have a 64-66 over/under record and a 59-76 run line mark, meaning they cover 44% of the time. The Angels have a 64-66 over/under record and a 59-76 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 44% of the time.

The Dodgers come into this game with a 77-58 record, and they are 30-37 away from home. Zack Greinke has a 15-3 record on the season, an earned run average of 1.59 and a 0.85 WHIP. He's pitched 186.2 innings thus far while surrendering 126 hits over that time and when he starts, the Dodgers are 19-8. Against the over/under, the Dodgers are 11-16 in his starts. His teammates are averaging 3.8 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 4.01 and they've given up 354 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 422 and walked 126 batters this season while opposing teams hit .243 against them. Los Angeles has a team average of 8.55 hits allowed per game and are averaging 7.34 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.92, they are 14th in the league.

Los Angeles ranks 29th in the league in team batting average at .243 while hitting .244 on the road. Ranked at 27th in the league in on-base percentage, the Dodgers sit at .305 and they hold a .386 team slugging percentage. With 137 hits, Adrian Gonzalez leads the team while his team ranks 29th in hits per game with 8.13.

With a 68-67 overall record, Los Angeles will come into this game 40-28 at home. Nicholas Tropeano has a record of 1-2 while sporting an earned run average of 5.51 on the year with a 1.41 WHIP. He's pitched 16.1 innings thus far while surrendering 20 hits over that time in which the Angels are 1-2. Against the over/under, the Angels are 1-2 when he starts. His teammates score an average of 2 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.77 and they have given up 369 hits on the season. The Angels bullpen has struck out 344 batters and walked 129 this season while opposing teams have hit .245 against them. Los Angeles has a team average of 8.17 hits per game and are averaging 8.77 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.40, they are 5th in the league.

They rank 20th in the league in team batting average with a .252 average while hitting .256 at home. Ranked at 3rd in the league in on-base percentage, the Angels sit at .327 and they hold a .419 team slugging percentage. With 142 hits, Mike Trout leads the team while his team ranks 25th in hits per game with 8.35.

The Dodgers have committed 58 errors and have combined for 1,414 assists and 3,597 put outs leading to a .989 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the Angels have accumulated 79 errors while having 1,246 assists and 3,602 put outs leading to a .984 fielding percentage.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 64-66 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 59-76 against the run line so far this season

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Angels are 64-66 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Angels are 59-76 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

09/03/15 2B Jose Peraza Hamstring expected to miss 3-5 games
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)
08/27/15 2B Howie Kendrick Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/10)
08/11/15 P Carlos Frias Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/2)
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

Los Angeles Angels

09/06/15 P Matt Shoemaker Forearm expected to miss next schedule start Monday vs. LA Dodgers
08/26/15 2B Johnny Giavotella Eye Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/21)
07/31/15 P C.J. Wilson Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (7/29); out for season
04/16/15 P Tyler Skaggs Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Josh's Pick: Take the Dodgers

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