Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Marlins Park
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Probable Pitchers: Taylor Jungmann (9-5) vs. Adam Conley (3-1)
The Miami Marlins host the Milwaukee Brewers at Marlins Park on Tuesday. The probable starters are Taylor Jungmann for the Brewers and Adam Conley for the Marlins. The opening line for this matchup has Milwaukee at -130 and Miami at +110. The over/under was set at 8. The Brewers, with a 64-72 run line record, cover the spread 47% of the time. They also have a 68-59 over/under record. The Marlins have a 64-65 over/under record and a 66-71 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 48% of the time.
The Brewers show up with a 60-76 record, including 27-37 on the road. Taylor Jungmann has an earned run average of 2.42 and is 9-5 so far on the season while having a 1.15 WHIP. In his starts, the Brewers are 10-6 over his 96.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 77 hits during those innings. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 5-9. The team is averaging 4.1 runs when he starts. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.54 and they've given up 377 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .234 against the bullpen while being struck out 433 times and walking 141 times this season. As a team, Milwaukee has allowed 9.01 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.86 batters per nine. They are 23rd in the league in team earned run average at 4.25.
Milwaukee is batting .254 as a team, which is good for 13th in the league and hitting .255 away from home. Ranked at 23rd in the league in on-base percentage, the Brewers sit at .309 and they hold a .401 team slugging percentage. They rank 18th in baseball with 8.58 hits per game and Gerardo Parra leads the team with 136.
Miami is 32-37 at home while holding a 57-80 overall record on the season. Adam Conley is starting this game 3-1 for the season with an earned run average of 5.02 and a WHIP of 1.43. In his starts, the Marlins are 5-1 and he has allowed 40 hits over 37.2 innings pitched this season. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 4-1. The team is averaging 8 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.42 and they have given up 384 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .234 against the Marlins bullpen while being struck out 421 times and walking 169 times this season. As a team, Miami has allowed 8.64 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.21 batters per nine. They are 17th in the league in team earned run average at 3.98.
They are batting .256 as a team, which is good for 9th in the league and hitting .256 at home. Ranked at 25th in the league in on-base percentage, the Marlins sit at .307 and they hold a .379 team slugging percentage. They rank 15th in baseball with 8.66 hits per game and Dee Gordon leads the team with 169.
The Brewers have committed 96 errors and have combined for 1,389 assists and 3,611 put outs leading to a .981 team fielding percentage. For the home team, they hold a .987 team fielding percentage while committing 68 errors, accumulating 1,365 assists and compiling 3,619 put outs.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
The Milwaukee Brewers are 68-59 against the over/under so far this season
The Milwaukee Brewers are 64-72 against the run line so far this season
Miami Marlins Betting Trends
The Miami Marlins are 64-65 against the over/under so far this season
The Miami Marlins are 66-71 against the run line so far this season
Injuries to Watch
Milwaukee Brewers
08/14/15 P Michael Blazek Hand Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/13)
Miami Marlins
09/05/15 SS Adeiny Hechavarria Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. New York Mets
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)
08/04/15 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 60 day disabled list (4/13), out for season
04/08/15 P Aaron Crow Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/29); out for season
Guy's Pick: Take the Marlins
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