Saturday, May 2, 2015
Marlins Park
For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here
Probable Pitchers: Cole Hamels (1-2) vs. Dan Haren (2-1)
The Philadelphia Phillies head to Marlins Park on Saturday to take on the Miami Marlins. The probable starters are Cole Hamels for the Phillies and Dan Haren for the Marlins. The opening line has Philadelphia at +110 and Miami at -120. The over/under for this matchup is 7. So far this season Philadelphia is 11-8 against the over/under while the Marlins are 13-8.
The Phillies come into this game with a 8-15 record, including 2-9 on the road. Cole Hamels has a 1-2 record and an earned run average of 3.19. He's given up 21 hits in 31 innings pitched so far and Philadelphia is currently averaging 2 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .223, good for 29th in the league. They also rank 29th in the league in on base percentage at .280 with Freddy Galvis leading the way at .395.
The Marlins overall record is 10-12 and they are 6-6 at home. Dan Haren is currently 2-1 with an ERA of 3.38. He's pitched 24 innings thus far and given up 14 hits. Miami has averaged 6.2 runs in his starts this year. The Marlins are 17th in the league in team ERA at 4.01 and 7th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 7.79. They come into this game batting .264 as a team with an OBP of .317, good for 15th in the league.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends
The Philadelphia Phillies are 11-8 against the over/under
The Philadelphia Phillies are 9-14 against the run line
Miami Marlins Betting Trends
The Miami Marlins are 13-8 against the over/under
The Miami Marlins are 11-11 against the run line
Injuries to Watch
Philadelphia Phillies
04/22/15 P Sean O'Sullivan Knee 15-day DL (4/18)
04/06/15 P Chad Billingsley Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Jonathan Pettibone Shoulder 60-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Mario Hollands Arch 60-day DL (4/6)
04/04/15 P Cliff Lee Arm 60-day DL (3/16)
Miami Marlins
04/30/15 P Mat Latos Hamstring "?" for next start scheduled start
04/24/15 LF Christian Yelich Back 15-day DL (4/20)
04/14/15 3B Don Kelly Finger 15-day DL (4/13)
04/14/15 C Jeff Mathis Hand 15-day DL (4/13)
04/13/15 P Henderson Alvarez Elbow 15-day DL (4/12)
04/08/15 P Aaron Crow Elbow 60-day DL (3/29) out for season
04/06/15 P Jose Fernandez Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)
Tony's Pick: Take the Marlins
Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here
Read more articles by Tony Sink
Get all of Today's Free MLB Picks
Get all of Today's Expert MLB Picks