Thursday, August 27, 2015

Globe Life Park

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Probable Pitchers: Marco Estrada (11-7) vs. Yovani Gallardo (10-9)

The Texas Rangers welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to Globe Life Park on Thursday. Marco Estrada is the probable starter for the Blue Jays and he'll face Yovani Gallardo of the Rangers. The opening line for this matchup has Toronto at -140 and Texas at +130. The over/under was set at 9.5. The Blue Jays, with a 69-56 run line record, cover the spread 55% of the time. They also have a 59-58 over/under record. The Rangers are 76-48 against the run line and have a 54-63 over/under record. They cover the spread 61% of the time.

The Blue Jays come into this game with a 70-55 record, and they are 30-32 away from home. Marco Estrada has a 11-7 record on the season, an earned run average of 3.27 and a 1.09 WHIP. In his starts, the Blue Jays are 11-9 over his 129.1 innings pitched this season while giving up 101 hits during those innings. Against the over/under, the Blue Jays are 9-11 in his starts. His teammates are averaging 4.9 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.10 and they've given up 294 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .216 against the Blue Jays bullpen while walking 97 times and striking out 363 times. Toronto is averaging 7.01 strikeouts per game while getting 8.47 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 12th in baseball in team earned run average at 3.80.

Toronto ranks 7th in the league in team batting average at .264 while hitting .254 on the road. Ranked at 1st in the league in on-base percentage, the Blue Jays sit at .332 and they hold a .446 team slugging percentage. Josh Donaldson leads the team in hits with 145 while the team ranks 8th in baseball with 8.91 hits per game.

With a 64-60 overall record, Texas will come into this game 28-31 at home. Yovani Gallardo has a record of 10-9 while sporting an earned run average of 3.25 on the year with a 1.35 WHIP. In his starts, the Rangers are 14-12 and he has allowed 147 hits over 149.1 innings pitched this season. Against the over/under, the Rangers are 8-17 when he starts. His teammates score an average of 3.4 runs a game when he pitches. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.44 and they have given up 385 hits on the season. Opposing teams are hitting .250 against the Rangers bullpen while walking 159 times and striking out 352 times. Texas is averaging 6.7 strikeouts per game while getting 9.25 hits per nine innings as a team. They rank 26th in the league in team earned run average at 4.38.

They rank 9th in the league in team batting average with a .255 average while hitting .268 at home. Ranked at 13th in the league in on-base percentage, the Rangers sit at .318 and they hold a .409 team slugging percentage. Prince Fielder leads the team in hits with 148 while the team ranks 9th in baseball with 8.72 hits a game.

The Blue Jays have committed 70 errors and have combined for 1,235 assists and 3,333 put outs leading to a .985 team fielding percentage. The Rangers have committed 92 errors on the season with 1268 assists and 3,320 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .980 on the year.

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends

The Toronto Blue Jays are 59-58 against the over/under so far this season

The Toronto Blue Jays are 69-56 against the run line so far this season

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 54-63 against the over/under so far this season

The Texas Rangers are 76-48 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Toronto Blue Jays

07/29/15 2B Devon Travis Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/29)
05/10/15 RF Michael Saunders Knee Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/10)
04/06/15 2B Maicer Izturis Groin Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/06/15 P Marcus Stroman Knee Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6)

Texas Rangers

08/25/15 CF Leonys Martin Hand Injury is on the 15 day disabled list
08/20/15 RF Josh Hamilton Knee Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/16)
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)
07/18/15 C Carlos Corporan Thumb Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/13)
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

Tony's Pick: Take the Blue Jays

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