Friday, September 11, 2015

Turner Field

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Probable Pitchers: Steven Matz (2-0) vs. Matt Wisler (5-6)

The New York Mets head to Turner Field on Friday to take on the Atlanta Braves. The probable starters are Steven Matz for the Mets and Matt Wisler for the Braves. The opening line for this matchup has New York at -155 and Atlanta at +145. The over/under was set at 7. The Mets, with a 73-65 run line record, cover the spread 53% of the time. They also have a 72-61 over/under record. The Braves have a 72-59 over/under record and a 67-73 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 48% of the time.

The Mets show up with a 78-61 record, including 33-37 on the road. Starting pitcher Steven Matz holds a 2-0 record with an earned run average of 1.89 and a WHIP of 0.95. In his starts, the Mets are 2-1 over his 19 innings pitched this season while giving up 11 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Mets are 2-1 in his starts. He is getting 6 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has given up 326 hits on the season and have an earned run average of 3.21. Teams are hitting .225 against the bullpen while being struck out 368 times and walking 142 times this season. As a team, New York has allowed 8.22 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.13 batters per nine. They are 4th in the league in team earned run average at 3.40.

As a team, New York is batting .245, good for 27th in the league while putting together a .251 average away from home. The Mets on-base percentage sits at .311, which puts them at 20th in the league and they have a team slugging percentage of .400. They rank 24th in baseball with 8.4 hits per game and Curtis Granderson leads the team with 133.

Atlanta is 33-32 at home while holding a 56-84 overall record on the season. With an earned run average of 5.81, Matt Wisler will come into this game holding a 5-6 record and a 1.61 WHIP. In his starts, the Braves are 6-8 and he has allowed 89 hits over 74.1 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Braves are 7-7 when he starts. He is getting 4.2 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has given up 440 hits on the season and have a team earned run average of 4.71. Teams are hitting .264 against the Braves bullpen while being struck out 385 times and walking 179 times this season. As a team, Atlanta has allowed 9.37 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.34 batters per nine. They are 27th in the league in team earned run average at 4.55.

As a team, they are batting .251, good for 20th in the league while putting together a .250 average at home. The Braves on-base percentage sits at .315, which puts them at 16th in the league and they have a team slugging percentage of .361. They rank 22nd in baseball with 8.46 hits per game and Nick Markakis leads the team with 160.

In terms of team defense, the Mets have a fielding percentage of .985 with 77 total errors, 1,383 assists and 3,773 put outs. For the home team, they hold a .985 team fielding percentage while committing 76 errors, accumulating 1,365 assists and compiling 3,691 put outs.

New York Mets Betting Trends

The New York Mets are 72-61 against the over/under so far this season

The New York Mets are 73-65 against the run line so far this season

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 72-59 against the over/under so far this season

The Atlanta Braves are 67-73 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

New York Mets

09/09/15 RF Michael Cuddyer Wrist "?" Thursday vs. Atlanta Braves
08/05/15 P Rafael Montero Rotator Cuff Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/30)
07/29/15 P Jenrry Mejia Suspension out for season
06/04/15 RF Cesar Puello Back Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
05/14/15 P Buddy Carlyle Back Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/12)
04/06/15 P Joshua Edgin Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season
04/06/15 P Zack Wheeler Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season

Atlanta Braves

09/10/15 P Manny Banuelos Elbow expected to miss start Friday vs. New York Mets
09/09/15 CF Cameron Maybin Eye out indefinitely
09/02/15 P Mike Foltynewicz Ribs Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/29)
08/05/15 P Jason Frasor Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/2)
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)

Guy's Pick: Take the Braves

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