Monday, May 25, 2015

PNC Park

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Probable Pitchers: David Phelps (2-1) vs. Charlie Morton (0-0)

The Miami Marlins head to PNC Park on Monday to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The probable starters are David Phelps for the Marlins and Charlie Morton for the Pirates. The opening line has Miami at +126 and Pittsburgh at -136. The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. So far this season Miami is 25-17 against the over/under while the Pirates are 17-20.

The Marlins come into this game with a 17-27 record, including 8-12 on the road. David Phelps has a 2-1 record and an earned run average of 3.21. He's given up 41 hits in 42 innings pitched so far and Miami is currently averaging 4 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .258, good for 9th in the league. They also rank 18th in the league in on base percentage at .312 with Dee Gordon leading the way at .415.

The Pirates overall record is 20-22 and they are 11-9 at home. Charlie Morton will rejoin Pittsburgh on Monday in time to make his first start of regular season against the Miami Marlins. The Pirates are 4th in the league in team ERA at 3.16 and 9th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 8.28. They come into this game batting .243 as a team with an OBP of .301, good for 23rd in the league.

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

The Miami Marlins are 25-17 against the over/under

The Miami Marlins are 17-27 against the run line

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 17-20 against the over/under

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 18-24 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Miami Marlins

05/23/15 P Mat Latos Knee 15-day DL (5/20)
05/18/15 P Jarred Cosart Vertigo 15-day DL (5/14)
04/14/15 3B Don Kelly Finger 15-day DL (4/13)
04/14/15 C Jeff Mathis Hand 15-day DL (4/13)
04/08/15 P Aaron Crow Elbow 60-day DL (3/29) out for season
04/06/15 P Jose Fernandez Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)

Pittsburgh Pirates

05/22/15 P Charlie Morton Hip 60-day DL (4/6); expected to be activated and start Gm #1 Monday vs Miami Marlins
05/07/15 LF Andrew Lambo Plantar Fasciitis 15-day DL (5/4)
04/06/15 P Brandon Cumpton Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 SS Justin Sellers Heel 60-day DL (3/27)

Josh's Pick: Take the Marlins

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