Thursday, September 24, 2015

Marlins Park

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Probable Pitchers: Alec Asher (0-4) vs. Jarred Cosart (2-4)

The Miami Marlins host the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park on Thursday. The probable starters are Alec Asher for the Phillies and Jarred Cosart for the Marlins. The opening line for this matchup has Philadelphia at +150 and Miami at -160. The over/under was set at 8.5. The Phillies, with a 75-76 run line record, cover the spread 50% of the time. They also have a 81-58 over/under record. The Marlins have a 71-72 over/under record and a 75-76 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 50% of the time.

The Phillies come into this game with a 57-94 record, and they are 24-52 away from home. Alec Asher has an earned run average of 9.78 and is 0-4 so far on the season while having a 1.91 WHIP. In his starts, the Phillies are 0-4 over his 19.1 innings pitched this season while giving up 30 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Phillies are 4-0 in his starts. He is getting 2.8 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.94 and they've given up 518 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .261 against the bullpen while being struck out 479 times and walking 211 times this season. As a team, Philadelphia has allowed 10.09 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.2 batters per nine. They are 29th in the league in team earned run average at 4.84.

As a team, Philadelphia is batting .248, good for 24th in the league while putting together a .251 average away from home. Ranked at 29th in the league in on-base percentage, the Phillies sit at .301 and they hold a .380 team slugging percentage. They rank 22nd in baseball with 8.48 hits per game and Odubel Herrera leads the team with 136.

With a 64-87 overall record, Miami will come into this game 36-40 at home. Jarred Cosart is starting this game 2-4 for the season with an earned run average of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.33. In his starts, the Marlins are 5-6 and he has allowed 54 hits over 61 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Marlins are 5-5 when he starts. He is getting 3 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.56 and they have given up 427 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .234 against the Marlins bullpen while being struck out 467 times and walking 199 times this season. As a team, Miami has allowed 8.61 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.3 batters per nine. They are 16th in the league in team earned run average at 4.01.

As a team, they are batting .258, good for 9th in the league while putting together a .255 average at home. Ranked at 24th in the league in on-base percentage, the Marlins sit at .308 and they hold a .380 team slugging percentage. They rank 12th in baseball with 8.67 hits per game and Dee Gordon leads the team with 187.

The Phillies have committed 105 errors and have combined for 1,467 assists and 4,003 put outs leading to a .981 team fielding percentage. For the home team, they hold a .987 team fielding percentage while committing 72 errors, accumulating 1,475 assists and compiling 3,990 put outs.

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Phillies are 81-58 against the over/under so far this season

The Philadelphia Phillies are 75-76 against the run line so far this season

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

The Miami Marlins are 71-72 against the over/under so far this season

The Miami Marlins are 75-76 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

09/23/15 3B Martin Prado Wrist out indefinitely
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

Guy's Pick: Take the Marlins

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