Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Marlins Park

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Probable Pitchers: Aaron Harang (5-15) vs. Tom Koehler (10-13)

The Philadelphia Phillies visit Marlins Park on Tuesday to play the Miami Marlins. The probable starters are Aaron Harang for the Phillies and Tom Koehler for the Marlins. The opening line for this matchup has Philadelphia at +152 and Miami at -162. The over/under was set at 8. The Phillies, with a 74-76 run line record, cover the spread 49% of the time. They also have a 80-58 over/under record. The Marlins are 75-75 against the run line and have a 70-72 over/under record. They cover the spread 50% of the time.

The Phillies head into this matchup with a 56-94 record, including 23-52 on the road. Aaron Harang has an earned run average of 5.04 and is 5-15 so far on the season while having a 1.41 WHIP. In his starts, the Phillies are 9-17 over his 153.2 innings pitched this season while giving up 169 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Phillies are 12-12 in his starts. The team is averaging 3.4 runs when he starts. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.95 and they have given up 517 base hits on the year. The bullpen has struck out 479 and walked 211 batters this season while opposing teams hit .261 against them. Philadelphia has a team average of 10.1 hits allowed per game and are averaging 7.23 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.86, they are 29th in the league.

Philadelphia is batting .248 as a team, which is good for 25th in the league and hitting .250 away from home. The Phillies hold a .378 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .301 which is good for 29th in baseball. With 135 hits, Odubel Herrera leads the team while his team ranks 22nd in hits per game with 8.46.

With a 36-39 home record, Miami will hope to improve on their 64-86 overall mark. Tom Koehler is starting this game 10-13 for the season with an earned run average of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.31. In his starts, the Marlins are 13-15 and he has allowed 158 hits over 170.2 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Marlins are 12-14 when he starts. The team is averaging 3.9 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.56 and they have given up 423 base hits on the year. The Marlins bullpen has struck out 461 batters and walked 197 this season while opposing teams have hit .234 against them. Miami has a team average of 8.6 hits per game and are averaging 7.28 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.00, they are 16th in the league.

They are batting .258 as a team, which is good for 9th in the league and hitting .255 at home. The Marlins hold a .380 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .308 which is good for 25th in baseball. With 187 hits, Dee Gordon leads the team while his team ranks 12th in hits per game with 8.67.

Philadelphia has a team fielding percentage of .981 after having committed 104 errors with 1,456 assists and 3,976 put outs for the season. Over the course of this season, the Marlins have accumulated 70 errors while having 1,464 assists and 3,963 put outs leading to a .987 fielding percentage.

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Phillies are 80-58 against the over/under so far this season

The Philadelphia Phillies are 74-76 against the run line so far this season

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

The Miami Marlins are 70-72 against the over/under so far this season

The Miami Marlins are 75-75 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Philadelphia Phillies

09/21/15 1B Ryan Howard Knee out indefinitely
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)

Miami Marlins

09/09/15 SS Adeiny Hechavarria Hamstring out indefinitely
08/26/15 P Kendry Flores Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/22)
08/17/15 P David Phelps Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/16)
08/04/15 P Carter Capps Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/3)
07/10/15 2B Jeff Baker Side Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/8)
07/01/15 RF Giancarlo Stanton Hand Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/21)
06/04/15 P Henderson Alvarez Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/22); out for season
04/14/15 3B Don Kelly Finger Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/13), out for season
04/08/15 P Aaron Crow Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/29); out for season

Tony's Pick: Take the Marlins

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