Saturday, May 30, 2015

O.co Coliseum

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Probable Pitchers: Nathan Eovaldi (4-1) vs. Jesse Hahn (2-4)

The New York Yankees head to O.co Coliseum on Saturday to take on the Oakland Athletics. The probable starters are Nathan Eovaldi for the Yankees and Jesse Hahn for the Athletics. The opening line has New York at +113 and Oakland at -122. So far this season New York is 23-22 against the over/under while the Athletics are 30-17.

The Yankees come into this game with a 25-23 record, including 13-13 on the road. Nathan Eovaldi has a 4-1 record and an earned run average of 4.27. He's given up 65 hits in 52.2 innings pitched so far and New York is currently averaging 5.7 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .246, good for 19th in the league. They also rank 12th in the league in on base percentage at .317 with Jacoby Ellsbury leading the way at .412.

The Athletics overall record is 18-32 and they are 7-16 at home. Jesse Hahn is currently 2-4 with an ERA of 3.69. He's pitched 53.2 innings thus far and given up 49 hits. Oakland has averaged 4 runs in his starts this year. The Athletics are 14th in the league in team ERA at 3.81 and 6th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 8.15. They come into this game batting .255 as a team with an OBP of .318, good for 11th in the league.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

The New York Yankees are 23-22 against the over/under

The New York Yankees are 25-23 against the run line

Oakland Athletics Betting Trends

The Oakland Athletics are 30-17 against the over/under

The Oakland Athletics are 23-27 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

05/20/15 CF Jacoby Ellsbury Knee 15-day DL (5/20)
05/15/15 P Chase Whitley Elbow 60-day DL (5/15)
05/14/15 P Chris Martin Elbow 15-day DL (5/9)
05/07/15 2B Gregorio Petit Hand 15-day DL (5/6)
04/28/15 P Masahiro Tanaka Wrist 15-day DL (4/28)
04/05/15 SS Brendan Ryan Calf 15-day DL (4/1)
04/05/15 P Ivan Nova Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)

Oakland Athletics

05/29/15 P Edward Mujica Thumb 15-day DL (5/21)
05/28/15 P Sonny Gray Ankle is upgraded to expected to start Friday vs. New York Yankees
05/27/15 P Scott Kazmir Shoulder is downgraded to expected to miss next start
05/23/15 CF Coco Crisp Neck 15-day DL (5/21)
05/23/15 2B Tyler Ladendorf Ankle 60-day DL (5/22)
05/20/15 P Drew Pomeranz Shoulder 15-day DL (5/18)
05/17/15 1B Ike Davis Quad 15-day DL (5/14)
05/04/15 P Eric O'Flaherty Shoulder 15-day DL (5/1)
04/05/15 P Jarrod Parker Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 P Sean Nolin Abdominal 15-day DL (4/4)
04/04/15 P A.J. Griffin Elbow 60-day DL (2/27)
04/04/15 P Taylor Thompson Shoulder 60-day DL (2/26)

Tony's Pick: Take the Yankees

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