Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Angel Stadium

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Probable Pitchers: Ivan Nova (1-0) vs. Andrew Heaney (0-0)

The New York Yankees visit Angel Stadium on Tuesday to play the Los Angeles Angels. The probable starters are Ivan Nova for the Yankees and Andrew Heaney for the Angels. The opening line for this matchup has New York at +105 and Los Angeles at -115. The over/under was set at 8. The Yankees have a 41-32 over/under record and a 39-37 run line mark, meaning they cover 51% of the time. The Angels have a 33-40 over/under record and a 38-38 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 44% of the time.

The Yankees come into this game with a 41-35 record, and they are 20-21 away from home. Starting pitcher Ivan Nova holds a 1-0 record with an earned run average of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.75. In his starts, the Yankees are 1-0 over his 6.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 3 hits during those innings. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 1-0. His teammates are averaging 10 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.49 and they've given up 196 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .214 against the Yankees bullpen while walking 99 times and striking out 270 times. New York is averaging 8.46 strikeouts per game while getting 8.9 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 21st in baseball in team earned run average at 4.09.

New York ranks 11th in the league in team batting average at .257 while hitting .235 on the road. Ranked at 6th in the league in on-base percentage, the Yankees sit at .325 and they hold a .431 team slugging percentage. Brett Gardner leads the team in hits with 81 while the team ranks 9th in baseball with 8.92 hits per game.

With a 39-37 overall record, Los Angeles will come into this game 23-17 at home. With an earned run average of 1.50, Andrew Heaney will come into this game holding a 0-0 record and a 0.83 WHIP. In his starts, the Angels are 1-0 and he has allowed 4 hits over 6 innings pitched this season. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 0-1. His teammates score an average of 2 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.31 and they have given up 183 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .226 against the Angels bullpen while walking 69 times and striking out 198 times. Los Angeles is averaging 8.86 strikeouts per game while getting 8 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 3rd in the league in team earned run average at 3.17.

They rank 15th in the league in team batting average with a .254 average while hitting .267 at home. Ranked at 3rd in the league in on-base percentage, the Angels sit at .331 and they hold a .430 team slugging percentage. Mike Trout leads the team in hits with 84 while the team ranks 21st in baseball with 8.36 hits a game.

The Yankees have committed 54 errors and have combined for 705 assists and 2,048 put outs leading to a .981 team fielding percentage. The Angels have committed 44 errors on the season with 657 assists and 2,027 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .984 on the year.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

The New York Yankees are 41-32 against the over/under so far this season

The New York Yankees are 39-37 against the run line so far this season

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Angels are 33-40 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Angels are 38-38 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

06/24/15 SS Brendan Ryan Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/22)
06/21/15 RF Mason Williams Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/20)
06/10/15 P Andrew Miller Forearm Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/10)
05/30/15 CF Slade Heathcott Quad Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/29)
05/20/15 CF Jacoby Ellsbury Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/20)
05/15/15 P Chase Whitley Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/15)

Los Angeles Angels

06/21/15 P Jered Weaver Hip Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/21)
06/03/15 P Mike Morin Oblique Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/24)
05/28/15 RF Collin Cowgill Wrist Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/27)
04/16/15 P Tyler Skaggs Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/06/15 P Cory Rasmus Abdominal Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Josh's Pick: Take the Angels

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