Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Tropicana Field

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Probable Pitchers: Adam Warren (2-1) vs. Nathan Karns (2-1)

The New York Yankees head to Tropicana Field on Wednesday to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. The probable starters are Adam Warren for the Yankees and Nathan Karns for the Rays. The opening line has New York at +100 and Tampa Bay at -110. The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. So far this season New York is 17-13 against the over/under while the Rays are 14-19.

The Yankees come into this game with a 21-12 record, including 12-5 on the road. Adam Warren has a 2-1 record and an earned run average of 4.65. He's given up 32 hits in 31 innings pitched so far and New York is currently averaging 6.5 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .251, good for 18th in the league. They also rank 6th in the league in on base percentage at .326 with Jacoby Ellsbury leading the way at .415.

The Rays overall record is 17-16 and they are 8-9 at home. Nathan Karns is currently 2-1 with an ERA of 3.79. He's pitched 40.1 innings thus far and given up 25 hits. Tampa Bay has averaged 5 runs in his starts this year. The Rays are 9th in the league in team ERA at 3.60 and 1st in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 7.22. They come into this game batting .235 as a team with an OBP of .311, good for 19th in the league.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

The New York Yankees are 17-13 against the over/under

The New York Yankees are 20-13 against the run line

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays are 14-19 against the over/under

The Tampa Bay Rays are 18-15 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

05/12/15 1B Mark Teixeira Rest is not expected to be in the starting lineup Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay Rays
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 Chris Capuano Quad 15-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 P Ivan Nova Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)

Tampa Bay Rays

05/10/15 P Drew Smyly Shoulder 15-day DL (5/6), out for season
05/09/15 P Alex Cobb Forearm 60-day DL (3/27), out for season
05/03/15 CF Desmond Jennings Knee 15-day DL (4/26)
04/29/15 P Kirby Yates Undisclosed 15-day DL (4/29)
04/23/15 2B Ryan Brett Shoulder 15-day DL (4/22)
04/18/15 P Jeff Beliveau Shoulder 60-day DL (4/22), out for season
04/09/15 C John Jaso Wrist 60-day DL (4/7)
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)

Josh's Pick: Take the Yankees

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