Tuesday, August 4, 2015

U.S. Cellular Field

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Probable Pitchers: Chris Archer (9-8) vs. Chris Sale (9-6)

The Chicago White Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday. The probable starters are Chris Archer for the Rays and Chris Sale for the White Sox. The opening line for this matchup has Tampa Bay at +121 and Chicago at -131. The over/under was set at 6.5. The Rays, with a 56-50 run line record, cover the spread 53% of the time. They also have a 43-54 over/under record. The White Sox are 48-55 against the run line and have a 44-55 over/under record. They cover the spread 47% of the time.

The Rays show up with a 52-54 record, including 26-26 on the road. Starting pitcher Chris Archer holds a 9-8 record with an earned run average of 2.54 and a WHIP of 0.99. He's pitched 141.2 innings thus far while surrendering 107 hits over that time and when he starts, the Rays are 12-10. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 8-11. His teammates are averaging 3.6 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.83 and they've given up 312 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 326 and walked 136 batters this season while opposing teams hit .234 against them. Tampa Bay has a team average of 7.95 hits allowed per game and are averaging 8.24 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.58, they are 9th in the league.

Tampa Bay ranks 26th in the league in team batting average at .240 while hitting .241 on the road. Ranked at 22nd in the league in on-base percentage, the Rays sit at .305 and they hold a .382 team slugging percentage. With 102 hits, Evan Longoria leads the team while his team ranks 29th in hits per game with 7.95.

Chicago is 25-24 at home while holding a 50-53 overall record on the season. With an earned run average of 3.20, Chris Sale will come into this game holding a 9-6 record and a 1.05 WHIP. He's pitched 137.2 innings thus far while surrendering 120 hits over that time in which the White Sox are 12-8. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 7-11. His teammates score an average of 4 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.58 and they have given up 269 hits on the season. The White Sox bullpen has struck out 262 batters and walked 111 this season while opposing teams have hit .252 against them. Chicago has a team average of 9.06 hits per game and are averaging 8.38 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.99, they are 19th in the league.

They rank 20th in the league in team batting average with a .250 average while hitting .243 at home. Ranked at 24th in the league in on-base percentage, the White Sox sit at .303 and they hold a .378 team slugging percentage. With 116 hits, Melky Cabrera leads the team while his team ranks 15th in hits per game with 8.53.

The Rays have committed 59 errors and have combined for 938 assists and 2,841 put outs leading to a .985 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the White Sox have accumlated 64 errors while having 1032 assists and 2,766 put outs leading to a .983 fielding percentage.

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays are 43-54 against the over/under so far this season

The Tampa Bay Rays are 56-50 against the run line so far this season

Chicago White Sox Betting Trends

The Chicago White Sox are 44-55 against the over/under so far this season

The Chicago White Sox are 48-55 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Tampa Bay Rays

08/01/15 RF Steven Souza Hand Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/1)
05/10/15 P Drew Smyly Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/6), out for season
05/09/15 P Alex Cobb Forearm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27), out for season
05/03/15 CF Desmond Jennings Knee Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/26)
04/29/15 P Kirby Yates Pectoral Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/29)
04/18/15 P Jeff Beliveau Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/22), out for season

Chicago White Sox

08/02/15 RF J.B. Shuck Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/1)
07/29/15 2B Emilio Bonifacio Oblique Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/28)
07/08/15 P Javy Guerra Suspension expected to miss 50 games
04/06/15 SS Justin Sellers Heel Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/04/15 P Nate Jones Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Guy's Pick: Take the Rays

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