Wednesday, September 23, 2015

O.co Coliseum

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Probable Pitchers: Colby Lewis (16-8) vs. Felix Doubront (3-2)

The Texas Rangers visit O.co Coliseum on Wednesday to play the Oakland Athletics. The probable starters are Colby Lewis for the Rangers and Felix Doubront for the Athletics. The opening line for this matchup has Texas at -124 and Oakland at +114. The over/under was set at 8. The Rangers, with a 89-60 run line record, cover the spread 60% of the time. They also have a 64-76 over/under record. The Athletics are 71-79 against the run line and have a 77-64 over/under record. They cover the spread 47% of the time.

The Rangers come into this game with a 80-69 record, and they are 41-34 away from home. Starting pitcher Colby Lewis holds a 16-8 record with an earned run average of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.21. In his starts, the Rangers are 16-14 over his 190 innings pitched this season while giving up 190 hits during those innings. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 17-11. His teammates are averaging 5.6 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 4.22 and they've given up 438 hits on the season. The bullpen has struck out 423 and walked 187 batters this season while opposing teams hit .246 against them. Texas has a team average of 9.12 hits allowed per game and are averaging 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.28, they are 24th in the league.

Texas ranks 11th in the league in team batting average at .255 while hitting .236 on the road. Ranked at 9th in the league in on-base percentage, the Rangers sit at .323 and they hold a .408 team slugging percentage. With 172 hits, Prince Fielder leads the team while his team ranks 11th in hits per game with 8.68.

With a 64-86 overall record, Oakland will come into this game 33-42 at home. With an earned run average of 4.95, Felix Doubront will come into this game holding a 3-2 record and a 1.48 WHIP. In his starts, the Athletics are 6-4 and he has allowed 74 hits over 63.2 innings pitched this season. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 6-3. His teammates score an average of 6.2 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.55 and they have given up 435 hits on the season. The Athletics bullpen has struck out 428 batters and walked 157 this season while opposing teams have hit .245 against them. Oakland has a team average of 8.54 hits per game and are averaging 7.52 strikeouts per nine innings. With a team earned run average of 4.00, they are 15th in the league.

They rank 16th in the league in team batting average with a .252 average while hitting .258 at home. Ranked at 20th in the league in on-base percentage, the Athletics sit at .312 and they hold a .395 team slugging percentage. With 141 hits, Billy Burns leads the team while his team ranks 10th in hits per game with 8.71.

The Rangers have committed 108 errors and have combined for 1,545 assists and 3,983 put outs leading to a .981 team fielding percentage. Over the course of this season, the Athletics have accumulated 111 errors while having 1,507 assists and 4,007 put outs leading to a .980 fielding percentage.

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 64-76 against the over/under so far this season

The Texas Rangers are 89-60 against the run line so far this season

Oakland Athletics Betting Trends

The Oakland Athletics are 77-64 against the over/under so far this season

The Oakland Athletics are 71-79 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Texas Rangers

09/02/15 P Alex Claudio Groin Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (9/1)
08/13/15 1B Kyle Blanks Achilles Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (6/17)
08/02/15 P Tanner Scheppers Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/2)
08/01/15 C Robinson Chirinos Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/31)
05/29/15 P Nick Tepesch Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/7)
04/06/15 P Lisalverto Bonilla Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/31)
04/06/15 P Yu Darvish Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6), out for season
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

Oakland Athletics

09/19/15 C Josh Phegley Concussion out indefinitely
09/16/15 P Jesse Chavez Ribs Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (9/16)
09/03/15 P Evan Scribner Shoulder out for season
09/02/15 P Chris Bassitt Shoulder out indefinitely
09/02/15 P A.J. Griffin Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (9/1)
08/25/15 P Kendall Graveman Oblique Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (8/24)
08/19/15 1B Ike Davis Hip Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (8/18)
07/11/15 P Jesse Hahn Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (7/6)
06/14/15 P Pat Venditte Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/11)
04/05/15 P Jarrod Parker Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/04/15 P Taylor Thompson Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/26)

Guy's Pick: Take the Rangers

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