Thursday, May 14, 2015

Tropicana Field

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Probable Pitchers: Chase Whitley (1-1) vs. Erasmo Ramirez (0-1)

The New York Yankees head to Tropicana Field on Thursday to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. The probable starters are Chase Whitley for the Yankees and Erasmo Ramirez for the Rays. The opening line has New York at -112 and Tampa Bay at +102. The over/under for this matchup is 8.5. So far this season New York is 17-14 against the over/under while the Rays are 14-20.

The Yankees come into this game with a 21-13 record, including 12-6 on the road. Chase Whitley has a 1-1 record and an earned run average of 3.06. He's given up 18 hits in 17.2 innings pitched so far and New York is currently averaging 2.3 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .250, good for 18th in the league. They also rank 9th in the league in on base percentage at .325 with Jacoby Ellsbury leading the way at .418.

The Rays overall record is 18-16 and they are 9-9 at home. Erasmo Ramirez is currently 0-1 with an ERA of 8.38. He's pitched 19.1 innings thus far and given up 23 hits. Tampa Bay has averaged 5.5 runs in his starts this year. The Rays are 8th in the league in team ERA at 3.55 and 1st in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 7.25. They come into this game batting .234 as a team with an OBP of .310, good for 22nd in the league.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

The New York Yankees are 17-14 against the over/under

The New York Yankees are 20-14 against the run line

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays are 14-20 against the over/under

The Tampa Bay Rays are 19-15 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

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 Rays

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