Monday, May 25, 2015

Progressive Field

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Probable Pitchers: Phil Klein (1-0) vs. Shaun Marcum (1-0)

The Texas Rangers head to Progressive Field on Monday to take on the Cleveland Indians. The probable starters are Phil Klein for the Rangers and Shaun Marcum for the Indians. The opening line has Texas at +126 and Cleveland at -136. The over/under for this matchup is 8.5. So far this season Texas is 21-19 against the over/under while the Indians are 22-20.

The Rangers come into this game with a 20-23 record, including 14-10 on the road. Phil Klein has a 1-0 record and an earned run average of 4.50. He's given up 10 hits in 10 innings pitched so far and Texas is currently averaging 2 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .243, good for 21st in the league. They also rank 14th in the league in on base percentage at .317 with Prince Fielder leading the way at .407.

The Indians overall record is 19-23 and they are 8-12 at home. Shaun Marcum is currently 1-0 with an ERA of 2.31. He's pitched 11.2 innings thus far and given up 7 hits. Cleveland has averaged 4 runs in his starts this year. The Indians are 22nd in the league in team ERA at 4.20 and 24th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9. They come into this game batting .252 as a team with an OBP of .329, good for 6th in the league.

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 21-19 against the over/under

The Texas Rangers are 25-18 against the run line

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

The Cleveland Indians are 22-20 against the over/under

The Cleveland Indians are 20-22 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Texas Rangers

05/24/15 LF Josh Hamilton Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27), expected to return Monday vs Cleveland
05/22/15 1B Kyle Blanks Tailbone 15-day DL (5/20)
05/17/15 P Ross Detwiler Shoulder 15-day DL (5/15)
04/11/15 CF Ryan Rua Ankle 60-day DL (4/10)
04/06/15 P Lisalverto Bonilla Elbow 60-day DL (3/31)
04/06/15 P Matt Harrison Back 60-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Yu Darvish Elbow 60-day DL (4/6), out for season
04/04/15 RF Antoan Richardson Back 60-day DL (4/2)
04/04/15 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (2/24), out for season
04/04/15 P Martin Perez Elbow 60-day DL (3/11)

Cleveland Indians

04/12/15 C Yan Gomes Knee 15-day DL (4/12)
04/06/15 P Josh Tomlin Shoulder 60-day DL (3/29)
04/05/15 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 60-day DL (4/6)

Tony's Pick: Take the Indians

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