Friday, May 8, 2015

Tropicana Field

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Probable Pitchers: Yovani Gallardo (2-4) vs. Nathan Karns (1-1)

The Texas Rangers head to Tropicana Field on Friday to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. The probable starters are Yovani Gallardo for the Rangers and Nathan Karns for the Rays. The opening line has Texas at +120 and Tampa Bay at -130. The over/under for this matchup is 7.5. So far this season Texas is 12-13 against the over/under while the Rays are 10-18.

The Rangers come into this game with a 11-16 record, including 8-7 on the road. Yovani Gallardo has a 2-4 record and an earned run average of 4.05. He's given up 36 hits in 33.1 innings pitched so far and Texas is currently averaging 2.7 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .225, good for 29th in the league. They also rank 22nd in the league in on base percentage at .305 with Prince Fielder leading the way at .407.

The Rays overall record is 15-13 and they are 6-6 at home. Nathan Karns is currently 1-1 with an ERA of 4.05. He's pitched 33.1 innings thus far and given up 21 hits. Tampa Bay has averaged 4.5 runs in his starts this year. The Rays are 8th in the league in team ERA at 3.45 and 1st in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 6.97. They come into this game batting .234 as a team with an OBP of .313, good for 18th in the league.

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 12-13 against the over/under

The Texas Rangers are 14-13 against the run line

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays are 10-18 against the over/under

The Tampa Bay Rays are 16-12 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Texas Rangers

05/07/15 CF Leonys Martin Wrist is downgraded to not expected to be in the starting lineup Thursday vs. Tampa Bay Rays
04/29/15 1B Mitch Moreland Elbow 15-day DL (4/28)
04/11/15 P Derek Holland Shoulder 60-day DL (4/10)
04/11/15 CF Ryan Rua Ankle 60-day DL (4/10)
04/06/15 P Kyuji Fujikawa Groin 15-day DL (4/1)
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
04/05/15 LF Josh Hamilton Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
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)

Tampa Bay Rays

05/03/15 CF Desmond Jennings Knee 15-day DL (4/26)
04/29/15 P Kirby Yates Undisclosed 15-day DL (4/29)
04/23/15 2B Ryan Brett Shoulder 15-day DL (4/22)
04/18/15 P Jeff Beliveau Shoulder 60-day DL (4/22), out for season
04/09/15 C John Jaso Wrist 60-day DL (4/7)
04/06/15 P Alex Cobb Forearm 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Jake McGee Elbow 15-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 P Matt Moore Elbow 60-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 SS Nick Franklin Oblique 15-day DL (3/27)

Tony's Pick: Take the Rangers

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