Sunday, September 20, 2015

Turner Field

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Probable Pitchers: Aaron Nola (6-2) vs. Julio Teheran (10-7)

The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field on Sunday. Aaron Nola is the probable starter for the Phillies and he'll face Julio Teheran of the Braves. The opening line for this matchup has Philadelphia at +140 and Atlanta at -150. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Phillies, with a 72-76 run line record, cover the spread 49% of the time. They also have a 80-56 over/under record. The Braves are 68-80 against the run line and have a 76-63 over/under record. They cover the spread 46% of the time.

The Phillies show up with a 56-92 record, including 23-50 on the road. Aaron Nola has a 6-2 record on the season, an earned run average of 4.11 and a 1.20 WHIP. The Phillies are 7-4 over his 65.2 innings pitched and he's also given up 63 hits over that time period. The Phillies are also 7-3 against the over/under in his starts. He is getting 5.8 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.92 and they've given up 512 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .260 against the Phillies bullpen while walking 208 times and striking out 477 times. Philadelphia is averaging 7.24 strikeouts per game while getting 10.13 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 29th in baseball in team earned run average at 4.90.

As a team, Philadelphia is batting .249, good for 23rd in the league while putting together a .253 average away from home. Ranked at 29th in the league in on-base percentage, the Phillies sit at .302 and they hold a .381 team slugging percentage. Odubel Herrera leads the team in hits with 135 while the team ranks 20th in baseball with 8.51 hits per game.

Atlanta is 35-38 at home while holding a 58-90 overall record on the season. Julio Teheran has a record of 10-7 while sporting an earned run average of 4.34 on the year with a 1.33 WHIP. The Braves have a record of 17-13 over the 180.1 innings he's pitched during which he's given up 173 hits. The Braves are also 18-10 against the over/under in his starts. He is getting 4.6 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.76 and they have given up 461 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .260 against the Braves bullpen while walking 203 times and striking out 402 times. Atlanta is averaging 7.29 strikeouts per game while getting 9.36 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 27th in the league in team earned run average at 4.57.

As a team, they are batting .250, good for 20th in the league while putting together a .248 average at home. Ranked at 17th in the league in on-base percentage, the Braves sit at .313 and they hold a .357 team slugging percentage. Nick Markakis leads the team in hits with 169 while the team ranks 23rd in baseball with 8.42 hits a game.

The Phillies have committed 103 errors and have combined for 1,435 assists and 3,927 put outs leading to a .981 team fielding percentage. The Braves have committed 80 errors on the season with 1,451 assists and 3,910 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .985 on the year.

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Phillies are 80-56 against the over/under so far this season

The Philadelphia Phillies are 72-76 against the run line so far this season

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 76-63 against the over/under so far this season

The Atlanta Braves are 68-80 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Philadelphia Phillies

09/16/15 1B Ryan Howard Knee doubtful Saturday vs. Atlanta Braves
09/14/15 3B Cesar Hernandez Thumb Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (9/14)
09/03/15 RF Domonic Brown Concussion out indefinitely
09/01/15 P Matt Harrison Back Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (7/31), out for season
08/28/15 P Elvis Araujo Groin Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (8/28), out for season
08/19/15 3B Maikel Franco Wrist Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/12)
07/21/15 P Chad Billingsley Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (7/19), out for season
04/06/15 P Jonathan Pettibone Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/06/15 P Mario Hollands Arch Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
04/04/15 P Cliff Lee Arm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/16)

Atlanta Braves

09/18/15 P Manny Banuelos Elbow out for season
08/05/15 P Jason Frasor Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/2)
07/11/15 P Jason Grilli Achilles Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (7/17); out for season
06/02/15 P Paco Rodriguez Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/30)
04/07/15 P Josh Outman Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)
04/04/15 P Mike Minor Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27); out for season
04/04/15 P Shae Simmons Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/20), out for season
04/04/15 P Chris Withrow Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/21)

Tony's Pick: Take the Phillies

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