Sunday, June 7, 2015

Coors Field

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Probable Pitchers: Jose Urena (0-2) vs. Kyle Kendrick (2-7)

The Miami Marlins head to Coors Field on Sunday to take on the Colorado Rockies. The probable starters are Jose Urena for the Marlins and Kyle Kendrick for the Rockies. The opening line for this matchup has Miami at +114 and Colorado at -124. The over/under was set at 11. The Marlins have a 28-25 over/under record and a 24-31 run line mark, meaning they cover 44% of the time. The Rockies are 30-23 against the run line and have a 28-24 over/under record. They cover the spread 57% of the time.

The Marlins head into this matchup with a 23-32 record, including 11-16 on the road. Starting pitcher Jose Urena holds a 0-2 record with an earned run average of 7.24 and a WHIP of 1.61. In his starts, the Marlins are 0-2 over his 13.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 18 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Marlins are 0-2 in his starts. He is getting 1 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.76 and they have given up 177 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .255 against the bullpen while being struck out 171 times and walking 58 times this season. As a team, Miami has allowed 8.83 hits per nine innings while striking out 6.87 batters per nine. They are 18th in the league in team earned run average at 3.98.

As a team, Miami is batting .261, good for 8th in the league while putting together a .264 average away from home. The Marlins hold a .376 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .311 which is good for 19th in baseball. They rank 7th in baseball with 8.95 hits per game and Dee Gordon leads the team with 81.

With a 10-16 home record, Colorado will hope to improve on their 24-29 overall mark. With an earned run average of 6.55, Kyle Kendrick will come into this game holding a 2-7 record and a 1.47 WHIP. In his starts, the Rockies are 3-8 and he has allowed 75 hits over 66 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Rockies are 8-3 when he starts. He is getting 4.9 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.65 and they have given up 196 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .267 against the Rockies bullpen while being struck out 151 times and walking 57 times this season. As a team, Colorado has allowed 9.68 hits per nine innings while striking out 6.51 batters per nine. They are 30th in the league in team earned run average at 4.83.

As a team, they are batting .272, good for 2nd in the league while putting together a .298 average at Safeco Field. The Rockies hold a .430 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .319 which is good for 11th in baseball. They rank 3rd in baseball with 9.34 hits per game and DJ LeMahieu leads the team with 60.

Miami has a team fielding percentage of .990 after having committed 21 errors with 580 assists and 1,467 put outs for the season. For the home team, they hold a .984 team fielding percentage while committing 33 errors, accumulating 596 assists and compiling 1,398 put outs.

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

The Miami Marlins are 28-25 against the over/under so far this season

The Miami Marlins are 24-31 against the run line so far this season

Colorado Rockies Betting Trends

The Colorado Rockies are 28-24 against the over/under so far this season

The Colorado Rockies are 30-23 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Miami Marlins

06/04/15 P Henderson Alvarez Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/22)
05/26/15 1B Michael Morse Finger Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/24)
05/23/15 P Mat Latos Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/20)
05/18/15 P Jarred Cosart Vertigo Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/14)
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
04/06/15 P Jose Fernandez Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Colorado Rockies

06/06/15 SS Troy Tulowitzki Rest is not expected to be in the starting lineup Saturday vs. Miami Marlins
06/01/15 P Jordan Lyles Toe Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/1); out for season
05/30/15 1B Justin Morneau Concussion Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/29)
05/19/15 LF Corey Dickerson Foot Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/19)
04/28/15 P Adam Ottavino Tricep Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/26)
04/23/15 P LaTroy Hawkins Bicep Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/22)
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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