Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Nationals Park

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Probable Pitchers: Jacob deGrom (9-6) vs. Joe Ross (2-1)

The New York Mets head to Nationals Park on Tuesday to take on the Washington Nationals. Jacob deGrom is the probable starter for the Mets and he'll face Joe Ross of the Nationals. The Mets have a 41-46 over/under record and a 45-46 run line mark, meaning they cover 50% of the time. The Nationals have a 45-42 over/under record and a 41-49 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 46% of the time.

The Mets show up with a 48-44 record, including 16-30 on the road. Starting pitcher Jacob deGrom holds a 9-6 record with an earned run average of 2.14 and a WHIP of 0.92. In his starts, the Mets are 10-7 over his 113.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 84 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Mets are 8-8 in his starts. He is getting 3.9 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has an earned run average of 2.71 and they have given up 194 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .216 against the bullpen while being struck out 224 times and walking 100 times this season. As a team, New York has allowed 8.13 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.97 batters per nine. They are 3rd in the league in team earned run average at 3.22.

As a team, New York is batting .234, good for 30th in the league while putting together a .231 average away from home. The Mets hold a .362 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .300 which is good for 26th in baseball. They rank 30th in baseball with 7.84 hits per game and Juan Lagares leads the team with 83.

Washington is 26-18 at home while holding a 49-41 overall record on the season. With an earned run average of 2.66, Joe Ross will come into this game holding a 2-1 record and a 1.03 WHIP. In his starts, the Nationals are 2-1 and he has allowed 19 hits over 20.1 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Nationals are 1-2 when he starts. He is getting 4.3 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.33 and they have given up 244 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .247 against the Nationals bullpen while being struck out 240 times and walking 79 times this season. As a team, Washington has allowed 9 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.97 batters per nine. They are 10th in the league in team earned run average at 3.58.

As a team, they are batting .253, good for 15th in the league while putting together a .245 average at home. The Nationals hold a .398 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .317 which is good for 12th in baseball. They rank 17th in baseball with 8.49 hits per game and Yunel Escobar leads the team with 102.

New York has a team fielding percentage of .984 after having committed 56 errors with 915 assists and 2,470 put outs for the season. For the home team, they hold a .983 team fielding percentage while committing 57 errors, accumulating 840 assists and compiling 2,391 put outs.

New York Mets Betting Trends

The New York Mets are 41-46 against the over/under so far this season

The New York Mets are 45-46 against the run line so far this season

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 45-42 against the over/under so far this season

The Washington Nationals are 41-49 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

New York Mets

07/20/15 RF Michael Cuddyer Knee left last game, "?" Monday vs. Washington Nationals
07/09/15 P Steven Matz Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/6)
06/23/15 C Travis d'Arnaud Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/21)
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)
04/16/15 3B David Wright Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/15)
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

Washington Nationals

07/10/15 CF Denard Span Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/6)
07/05/15 P Stephen Strasburg Oblique Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/4)
06/26/15 2B Anthony Rendon Quad Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/25)
06/11/15 1B Ryan Zimmerman Foot Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/10)
05/19/15 LF Jayson Werth Wrist Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/16)
04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/14)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Tony's Pick: Take the Nationals

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