Monday, May 11, 2015

Citizens Bank Park

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Probable Pitchers: Gerrit Cole (4-1) vs. Jerome Williams (2-2)

The Pittsburgh Pirates head to Citizens Bank Park on Monday to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. The probable starters are Gerrit Cole for the Pirates and Jerome Williams for the Phillies. The opening line has Pittsburgh at -162 and Philadelphia at +152. The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. So far this season Pittsburgh is 13-13 against the over/under while the Phillies are 15-11.

The Pirates come into this game with a 15-16 record, including 6-9 on the road. Gerrit Cole has a 4-1 record and an earned run average of 2.27. He's given up 30 hits in 35.2 innings pitched so far and Pittsburgh is currently averaging 4.3 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .236, good for 23rd in the league. They also rank 27th in the league in on base percentage at .291 with Neil Walker leading the way at .350.

The Phillies overall record is 11-21 and they are 7-8 at home. Jerome Williams is currently 2-2 with an ERA of 5.18. He's pitched 33 innings thus far and given up 46 hits. Philadelphia has averaged 4.2 runs in his starts this year. The Phillies are 22nd in the league in team ERA at 4.26 and 27th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9.44. They come into this game batting .227 as a team with an OBP of .282, good for 30th in the league.

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 13-13 against the over/under

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 13-18 against the run line

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Phillies are 15-11 against the over/under

The Philadelphia Phillies are 14-18 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Pittsburgh Pirates

05/07/15 LF Andrew Lambo Plantar Fasciitis 15-day DL (5/4)
04/06/15 P Brandon Cumpton Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Charlie Morton Hip 15-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 SS Justin Sellers Heel 15-day DL (3/27)

Philadelphia Phillies

04/22/15 P Sean O'Sullivan Knee 15-day DL (4/18)
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)

Guy's Pick: Take the Phillies

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