Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Turner Field

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Probable Pitchers: Adam Conley (2-1) vs. Edwin Jackson (2-2)

The Atlanta Braves welcome the Miami Marlins to Turner Field on Wednesday. Adam Conley is the probable starter for the Marlins and he'll face Edwin Jackson of the Braves. The opening line for this matchup has Miami at -105 and Atlanta at -105. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Marlins, with a 62-70 run line record, cover the spread 47% of the time. They also have a 62-63 over/under record. The Braves are 65-66 against the run line and have a 67-57 over/under record. They cover the spread 50% of the time.

The Marlins come into this game with a 53-79 record, and they are 23-43 away from home. Adam Conley has a 2-1 record on the season, an earned run average of 4.96 and a 1.44 WHIP. He's pitched 32.2 innings thus far while surrendering 36 hits over that time and when he starts, the Marlins are 4-1. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 3-1. He is getting 8.2 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.47 and they've given up 368 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .236 against the Marlins bullpen while walking 158 times and striking out 408 times. Miami is averaging 7.27 strikeouts per game while getting 8.66 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 19th in baseball in team earned run average at 3.99.

As a team, Miami is batting .254, good for 13th in the league while putting together a .254 average away from home. Ranked at 26th in the league in on-base percentage, the Marlins sit at .305 and they hold a .376 team slugging percentage. Dee Gordon leads the team in hits with 161 while the team ranks 18th in baseball with 8.54 hits per game.

With a 54-77 overall record, Atlanta will come into this game 33-30 at home. Edwin Jackson has a record of 2-2 while sporting an earned run average of 3.57 on the year with a 1.26 WHIP. He's pitched 40.1 innings thus far while surrendering 37 hits over that time in which the Braves are 5-6. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 4-4. He is getting 4.2 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.63 and they have given up 399 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .262 against the Braves bullpen while walking 166 times and striking out 348 times. Atlanta is averaging 7.35 strikeouts per game while getting 9.28 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 26th in the league in team earned run average at 4.43.

As a team, they are batting .252, good for 18th in the league while putting together a .251 average at home. Ranked at 17th in the league in on-base percentage, the Braves sit at .314 and they hold a .363 team slugging percentage. Nick Markakis leads the team in hits with 151 while the team ranks 19th in baseball with 8.49 hits a game.

The Marlins have committed 67 errors and have combined for 1,300 assists and 3,478 put outs leading to a .986 team fielding percentage. The Braves have committed 70 errors on the season with 1,274 assists and 3,460 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .985 on the year.

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

The Miami Marlins are 62-63 against the over/under so far this season

The Miami Marlins are 62-70 against the run line so far this season

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 67-57 against the over/under so far this season

The Atlanta Braves are 65-66 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Miami Marlins

09/01/15 LF Christian Yelich Knee is expected to be in the starting lineup Tuesday vs. Atlanta Braves
08/26/15 P Kendry Flores Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/22)
08/17/15 P David Phelps Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/16)
08/10/15 P Jose Fernandez Bicep Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/8)
08/08/15 P Jose Urena Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/7)
08/04/15 P Carter Capps Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/3)
07/10/15 2B Jeff Baker Side Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/8)
07/01/15 RF Giancarlo Stanton Hand Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/21)
06/04/15 P Henderson Alvarez Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/22); out for season
04/14/15 3B Don Kelly Finger Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/13)
04/08/15 P Aaron Crow Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/29); out for season

Atlanta Braves

09/01/15 SS Andrelton Simmons Ankle "?" Tuesday vs. Miami Marlins
09/01/15 CF Cameron Maybin Leg "?" Tuesday vs. Miami Marlins
08/05/15 P Jason Frasor Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/2)
07/29/15 P Manny Banuelos Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/25), expected to be activated and start Tuesday vs. Miami Marlins
07/11/15 P Jason Grilli Achilles Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (7/17); out for season
06/04/15 P Daniel Winkler Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/5)
06/02/15 P Paco Rodriguez Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/30)
04/07/15 P Josh Outman Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
04/04/15 P Mike Minor Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27); out for season
04/04/15 P Shae Simmons Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/20), out for season
04/04/15 P Chris Withrow Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/21)

Josh's Pick: Take the Marlins

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