Saturday, June 20, 2015

U.S. Cellular Field

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Probable Pitchers: Nicholas Martinez (5-2) vs. Carlos Rodon (2-1)

The Chicago White Sox host the Texas Rangers at U.S. Cellular Field on Saturday. Nicholas Martinez is the probable starter for the Rangers and he'll face Carlos Rodon of the White Sox. The opening line for this matchup has Texas at +123 and Chicago at -133. The over/under was set at 8. The Rangers, with a 43-24 run line record, cover the spread 64% of the time. They also have a 29-35 over/under record. The White Sox have a 26-38 over/under record and a 26-39 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 40% of the time.

The Rangers show up with a 36-31 record, including 21-15 on the road. Starting pitcher Nicholas Martinez holds a 5-2 record with an earned run average of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.31. He's pitched 78.1 innings thus far while surrendering 77 hits over that time and when he starts, the Rangers are 9-4. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 8-5. He is getting 5.9 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 4.45 and they've given up 212 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 169 and walked 84 batters this season while opposing teams hit .254 against them. Texas has a team average of 8.86 hits allowed per game and are averaging 6.52 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 3.96, they are 17th in the league.

As a team, Texas is batting .250, good for 17th in the league while putting together a .234 average away from home. Ranked at 13th in the league in on-base percentage, the Rangers sit at .320 and they hold a .399 team slugging percentage. With 88 hits, Prince Fielder leads the team while his team ranks 16th in hits per game with 8.52.

Chicago is 16-14 at home while holding a 28-37 overall record on the season. With an earned run average of 3.86, Carlos Rodon will come into this game holding a 2-1 record and a 1.65 WHIP. He's pitched 44.1 innings thus far while surrendering 48 hits over that time in which the White Sox are 4-3. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 4-3. He is getting 4.1 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.92 and they have given up 191 hits on the season. The White Sox bullpen has struck out 164 batters and walked 68 this season while opposing teams have hit .273 against them. Chicago has a team average of 9.51 hits per game and are averaging 8.28 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.21, they are 26th in the league.

As a team, they are batting .236, good for 28th in the league while putting together a .228 average at Safeco Field. Ranked at 28th in the league in on-base percentage, the White Sox sit at .290 and they hold a .344 team slugging percentage. With 66 hits, Jose Abreu leads the team while his team ranks 28th in hits per game with 7.91.

The Rangers have committed 55 errors and have combined for 675 assists and 1,802 put outs leading to a .978 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the White Sox have accumlated 45 errors while having 640 assists and 1,724 put outs leading to a .981 fielding percentage.

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 29-35 against the over/under so far this season

The Texas Rangers are 43-24 against the run line so far this season

Chicago White Sox Betting Trends

The Chicago White Sox are 26-38 against the over/under so far this season

The Chicago White Sox are 26-39 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Texas Rangers

06/15/15 CF Delino DeShields Jr. Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/15)
06/05/15 LF Josh Hamilton Hamstring Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/1)
06/01/15 3B Adrian Beltre Thumb Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/31)
05/29/15 P Nick Tepesch Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/7)
05/29/15 P Derek Holland Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/11)
05/26/15 P Neftali Feliz Side Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/20)
04/11/15 CF Ryan Rua Ankle Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/10)
04/06/15 P Yu Darvish Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6), out for season
04/06/15 P Lisalverto Bonilla Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/31)
04/06/15 P Matt Harrison Back Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/04/15 RF Antoan Richardson Back Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/2)
04/04/15 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/24), out for season
04/04/15 P Martin Perez Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/11)

Chicago White Sox

06/09/15 P Dan Jennings Neck Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/5)
04/25/15 P Matt Albers Finger Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/20)
04/04/15 P Nate Jones Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Tony's Pick: Take the Rangers

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