Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Rogers Centre

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Probable Pitchers: Tom Koehler (4-3) vs. Scott Copeland (0-0)

The Miami Marlins head to Rogers Centre on Wednesday to take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Tom Koehler is the probable starter for the Marlins and he'll face Scott Copeland of the Blue Jays. The opening line for this matchup has Miami at +138 and Toronto at -148. The over/under was set at 9. The Marlins have a 30-26 over/under record and a 25-33 run line mark, meaning they cover 43% of the time. The Blue Jays have a 30-26 over/under record and a 29-30 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 49% of the time.

The Marlins head into this matchup with a 24-34 record, including 12-18 on the road. Tom Koehler has an earned run average of 3.72 and is 4-3 so far on the season while having a 1.33 WHIP. In his starts, the Marlins are 6-5 over his 65.1 innings pitched this season while giving up 61 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Marlins are 6-5 in his starts. The team is averaging 5.1 runs when he starts. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.74 and they've given up 191 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .254 against the bullpen while being struck out 184 times and walking 68 times this season. As a team, Miami has allowed 8.98 hits per nine innings while striking out 6.89 batters per nine. They are 21st in the league in team earned run average at 4.16.

Miami is batting .261 as a team, which is good for 8th in the league and hitting .263 away from home. Ranked at 19th in the league in on-base percentage, the Marlins sit at .309 and they hold a .377 team slugging percentage. They rank 8th in baseball with 8.97 hits per game and Dee Gordon leads the team with 87.

With a 18-12 home record, Toronto will hope to improve on their 29-30 overall mark. Scott Copeland is making his first start of the season. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.71 and they have given up 136 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .222 against the Blue Jays bullpen while being struck out 168 times and walking 53 times this season. As a team, Toronto has allowed 8.58 hits per nine innings while striking out 7 batters per nine. They are 26th in the league in team earned run average at 4.28.

They are batting .267 as a team, which is good for 5th in the league and hitting .282 at home. Ranked at 2nd in the league in on-base percentage, the Blue Jays sit at .335 and they hold a .442 team slugging percentage. They rank 6th in baseball with 8.98 hits per game and Josh Donaldson leads the team with 72.

The Marlins have committed 23 errors and have combined for 612 assists and 1,545 put outs leading to a .989 team fielding percentage. For the home team, they hold a .985 team fielding percentage while committing 33 errors, accumulating 597 assists and compiling 1,546 put outs.

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

The Miami Marlins are 30-26 against the over/under so far this season

The Miami Marlins are 25-33 against the run line so far this season

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends

The Toronto Blue Jays are 30-26 against the over/under so far this season

The Toronto Blue Jays are 29-30 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Miami Marlins

06/09/15 P Bryan Morris Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/7)
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)

Toronto Blue Jays

06/09/15 1B Edwin Encarnacion Shoulder is upgraded to expected to be in the starting lineup Tuesday vs. Miami Marlins
05/30/15 2B Steve Tolleson Groin Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/27)
05/22/15 2B Devon Travis Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/17)
05/10/15 RF Michael Saunders Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/10)
04/06/15 2B Maicer Izturis Groin Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/06/15 P Marcus Stroman Knee Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)

Josh's Pick: Take the Marlins

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