Monday, September 14, 2015

Tropicana Field

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Probable Pitchers: CC Sabathia (4-9) vs. Erasmo Ramirez (10-5)

The New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday at Tropicana Field. CC Sabathia is the probable starter for the Yankees and he'll face Erasmo Ramirez of the Rays. The opening line for this matchup has New York at -102 and Tampa Bay at -108. The over/under was set at 8. The Yankees have a 70-67 over/under record and a 72-69 run line mark, meaning they cover 51% of the time. The Rays are 76-65 against the run line and have a 65-66 over/under record. They cover the spread 54% of the time.

The Yankees come into this game with a 77-64 record, and they are 37-32 away from home. Starting pitcher CC Sabathia holds a 4-9 record with an earned run average of 5.16 and a WHIP of 1.45. He's pitched 143 innings thus far while surrendering 168 hits over that time and when he starts, the Yankees are 6-11. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 9-8. His teammates are averaging 5 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.50 and they've given up 393 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 517 and walked 188 batters this season while opposing teams hit .224 against them. New York has a team average of 8.75 hits allowed per game and are averaging 8.42 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.05, they are 18th in the league.

New York ranks 12th in the league in team batting average at .254 while hitting .253 on the road. Ranked at 7th in the league in on-base percentage, the Yankees sit at .324 and they hold a .428 team slugging percentage. With 138 hits, Chase Headley leads the team while his team ranks 9th in hits per game with 8.77.

With a 69-72 overall record, Tampa Bay will come into this game 33-34 at home. With an earned run average of 3.96, Erasmo Ramirez will come into this game holding a 10-5 record and a 1.16 WHIP. He's pitched 136.1 innings thus far while surrendering 121 hits over that time in which the Rays are 12-7. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 13-14. His teammates score an average of 4.5 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.73 and they have given up 412 hits on the season. The Rays bullpen has struck out 452 batters and walked 171 this season while opposing teams have hit .231 against them. Tampa Bay has a team average of 8.09 hits per game and are averaging 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.72, they are 8th in the league.

They rank 21st in the league in team batting average with a .251 average while hitting .245 at home. Ranked at 18th in the league in on-base percentage, the Rays sit at .314 and they hold a .403 team slugging percentage. With 143 hits, Evan Longoria leads the team while his team ranks 21st in hits per game with 8.48.

The Yankees have committed 81 errors and have combined for 1,376 assists and 3,818 put outs leading to a .985 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the Rays have accumulated 86 errors while having 1,212 assists and 3,791 put outs leading to a .983 fielding percentage.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

The New York Yankees are 70-67 against the over/under so far this season

The New York Yankees are 72-69 against the run line so far this season

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays are 65-66 against the over/under so far this season

The Tampa Bay Rays are 76-65 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

09/11/15 1B Mark Teixeira Shin Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/27); out for season
09/08/15 P Nathan Eovaldi Elbow out indefinitely
08/03/15 P Diego Moreno Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (8/2)
06/21/15 RF Mason Williams Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (6/20)
05/15/15 P Chase Whitley Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/15)

Tampa Bay Rays

08/27/15 CF Desmond Jennings Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/26)
08/26/15 C Curt Casali Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/25)
08/21/15 P Jake McGee Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/19)
05/09/15 P Alex Cobb Forearm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season
04/29/15 P Kirby Yates Pectoral Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/29)
04/18/15 P Jeff Beliveau Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/22), out for season

Josh's Pick: Take the Yankees

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