Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Angel Stadium

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Probable Pitchers: Clayton Kershaw (12-6) vs. Andrew Heaney (6-2)

The Los Angeles Angels welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers to Angel Stadium on Tuesday. Clayton Kershaw is the probable starter for the Dodgers and he'll face Andrew Heaney of the Angels. The opening line for this matchup has Los Angeles at -186 and Los Angeles at +176. The over/under was set at 6.5. The Dodgers, with a 60-76 run line record, cover the spread 44% of the time. They also have a 64-67 over/under record. The Angels have a 64-67 over/under record and a 60-76 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 44% of the time.

The Dodgers show up with a 78-58 record, including 31-37 on the road. Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw holds a 12-6 record with an earned run average of 2.18 and a WHIP of 0.90. The Dodgers are 15-12 over his 194 innings pitched and he's also given up 140 hits over that time period. Against the over/under, the Dodgers are 10-16 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 3.97 and they've given up 356 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 426 and walked 126 batters this season while opposing teams hit .243 against them. Los Angeles has a team average of 8.5 hits allowed per game and are averaging 7.33 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.89, they are 14th in the league.

As a team, Los Angeles is batting .244, good for 28th in the league while putting together a .244 average away from home. Ranked at 26th in the league in on-base percentage, the Dodgers sit at .306 and they hold a .388 team slugging percentage. With 138 hits, Adrian Gonzalez leads the team while his team ranks 29th in hits per game with 8.15.

Los Angeles is 41-28 at home while holding a 69-67 overall record on the season. With an earned run average of 3.18, Andrew Heaney will come into this game holding a 6-2 record and a 1.12 WHIP. The Angels have a record of 9-4 over the 79.1 innings he's pitched during which he's given up 75 hits. Against the over/under, the Angels are 7-6 when he starts. He is getting 5.4 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.74 and they have given up 370 hits on the season. The Angels bullpen has struck out 347 batters and walked 129 this season while opposing teams have hit .244 against them. Los Angeles has a team average of 8.16 hits per game and are averaging 8.77 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.38, they are 5th in the league.

As a team, they are batting .252, good for 19th in the league while putting together a .256 average at home. Ranked at 2nd in the league in on-base percentage, the Angels sit at .327 and they hold a .418 team slugging percentage. With 144 hits, Mike Trout leads the team while his team ranks 25th in hits per game with 8.34.

The Dodgers have committed 58 errors and have combined for 1,427 assists and 3,624 put outs leading to a .989 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the Angels have accumulated 79 errors while having 1,252 assists and 3,629 put outs leading to a .984 fielding percentage.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 64-67 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 60-76 against the run line so far this season

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Angels are 64-67 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Angels are 60-76 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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