Sunday, April 19, 2015

Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg

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Probable Pitchers: (R) Pineda, M (1-0) vs. (R) Andriese, M (0-0)

The New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

The Yankees are 4-0 in Pinedas last 4 starts vs. American League East. They are 4-0 in Pinedas last 4 starts with 5 days of rest and are 4-0 in Michael Pineda's last 4 starts. The over is 8-0 in the Yankees last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30 and is 8-0 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.

The Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter and are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. Tampa Bay is 7-15 in their last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter and are 1-4 in their last 5 home games. The over is 7-1 in the Rays last 8 vs. a team with a losing record and is 4-1 in their last 5 home games.

In head to head matchups, the under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Tampa Bay.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

The New York Yankees are 8-2-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the New York Yankees is -0.3

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays are 6-5-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Tampa Bay Rays is -0.1

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

04/17/15 LF Brett Gardner Wrist "?" Saturday vs. Tampa Bay Rays
04/05/15 SS Brendan Ryan Calf 15-day DL (4/1)
04/05/15 P Chris Capuano Quad 15-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 P Ivan Nova Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 2B Jose Pirela Concussion 15-day DL (4/2)

Tampa Bay Rays

04/18/15 P Jeff Beliveau Shoulder 15-day DL (4/16)
04/09/15 1B James Loney Oblique 15-day DL (4/7)
04/09/15 C John Jaso Wrist 15-day DL (4/7)
04/06/15 P Alex Cobb Forearm 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Drew Smyly Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Jake McGee Elbow 15-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 P Matt Moore Elbow 60-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 SS Nick Franklin Oblique 15-day DL (3/27)
04/04/15 P Alex Colome Pneumonia 15-day DL (3/27)

Tony's Pick: Take Tampa Bay

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