Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Comerica Park

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Probable Pitchers: A.J. Burnett (6-3) vs. Alfredo Simon (7-4)

The Detroit Tigers welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates to Comerica Park on Wednesday. The Pirates send A.J. Burnett to the mound to face Alfredo Simon of the Tigers. The opening line for this matchup has Pittsburgh at +106 and Detroit at -116. The over/under was set at 8. The Pirates have a 30-37 over/under record and a 33-42 run line mark, meaning they cover 44% of the time. The Tigers have a 39-34 over/under record and a 35-40 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 47% of the time.

The Pirates show up with a 42-33 record, including 18-19 on the road. Starting pitcher A.J. Burnett holds a 6-3 record with an earned run average of 2.01 and a WHIP of 1.24. In his starts, the Pirates are 8-7 over his 98.1 innings pitched this season while giving up 95 hits during those innings. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 6-8. He is getting 3.7 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 2.37 and they've given up 199 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 200 and walked 63 batters this season while opposing teams hit .229 against them. Pittsburgh has a team average of 8.26 hits allowed per game and are averaging 7.98 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 2.91, they are 2nd in the league.

As a team, Pittsburgh is batting .254, good for 14th in the league while putting together a .246 average away from home. Ranked at 19th in the league in on-base percentage, the Pirates sit at .313 and they hold a .376 team slugging percentage. With 78 hits, Josh Harrison leads the team while his team ranks 11th in hits per game with 8.77.

Detroit is 20-19 at home while holding a 39-36 overall record on the season. With an earned run average of 3.57, Alfredo Simon will come into this game holding a 7-4 record and a 1.27 WHIP. In his starts, the Tigers are 8-6 and he has allowed 79 hits over 85.2 innings pitched this season. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 7-6. He is getting 4.1 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.65 and they have given up 210 hits on the season. The Tigers bullpen has struck out 160 batters and walked 73 this season while opposing teams have hit .256 against them. Detroit has a team average of 8.84 hits per game and are averaging 6.75 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.05, they are 21st in the league.

As a team, they are batting .275, good for 1st in the league while putting together a .285 average at Safeco Field. Ranked at 1st in the league in on-base percentage, the Tigers sit at .335 and they hold a .420 team slugging percentage. With 92 hits, Miguel Cabrera leads the team while his team ranks 1st in hits per game with 9.47.

The Pirates have committed 53 errors and have combined for 889 assists and 2,063 put outs leading to a .982 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the Tigers have accumlated 35 errors while having 743 assists and 2,012 put outs leading to a .987 fielding percentage.

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 30-37 against the over/under so far this season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 33-42 against the run line so far this season

Detroit Tigers Betting Trends

The Detroit Tigers are 39-34 against the over/under so far this season

The Detroit Tigers are 35-40 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Pittsburgh Pirates

06/24/15 RF Corey Hart Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/22)
06/04/15 LF Jaff Decker Calf Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (3/30)
05/07/15 LF Andrew Lambo Plantar Fasciitis Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/4)
04/06/15 P Brandon Cumpton Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/06/15 SS Justin Sellers Heel Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Detroit Tigers

06/28/15 P Justin Verlander Back expected to start Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
05/24/15 P Kyle Lobstein Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/23)
05/09/15 C Alex Avila Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/7)
05/08/15 P Joe Nathan Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/7), out for season

Guy's Pick: Take the Pirates

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