Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Coors Field

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Probable Pitchers: Stephen Strasburg (6-6) vs. Jorge De La Rosa (7-5)

The Colorado Rockies host the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Wednesday. The probable starters are Stephen Strasburg for the Nationals and Jorge De La Rosa for the Rockies. The opening line for this matchup has Washington at -139 and Colorado at +129. The over/under was set at 10. The Nationals, with a 49-68 run line record, cover the spread 42% of the time. They also have a 61-52 over/under record. The Rockies have a 61-51 over/under record and a 59-57 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 51% of the time.

The Nationals show up with a 58-59 record, including 27-36 on the road. Stephen Strasburg has an earned run average of 4.62 and is 6-6 so far on the season while having a 1.39 WHIP. In his starts, the Nationals are 7-8 over his 74 innings pitched this season while giving up 83 hits during those innings. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 8-7. The team is averaging 4.3 runs when he starts. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.68 and they've given up 317 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .245 against the bullpen while being struck out 313 times and walking 104 times this season. As a team, Washington has allowed 8.93 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.22 batters per nine. They are 14th in the league in team earned run average at 3.78.

Washington is batting .247 as a team, which is good for 24th in the league and hitting .248 away from home. Ranked at 17th in the league in on-base percentage, the Nationals sit at .313 and they hold a .391 team slugging percentage. They rank 24th in baseball with 8.26 hits per game and Bryce Harper leads the team with 124.

Colorado is 26-31 at home while holding a 48-68 overall record on the season. Jorge De La Rosa is starting this game 7-5 for the season with an earned run average of 4.75 and a WHIP of 1.38. In his starts, the Rockies are 11-9 and he has allowed 102 hits over 110 innings pitched this season. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 10-10. The team is averaging 4.6 runs when he takes the field. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 4.83 and they have given up 419 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .269 against the Rockies bullpen while being struck out 336 times and walking 162 times this season. As a team, Colorado has allowed 9.9 hits per nine innings while striking out 6.88 batters per nine. They are 30th in the league in team earned run average at 5.01.

They are batting .269 as a team, which is good for 4th in the league and hitting .302 at home. Ranked at 13th in the league in on-base percentage, the Rockies sit at .320 and they hold a .436 team slugging percentage. They rank 4th in baseball with 9.19 hits per game and DJ LeMahieu leads the team with 133.

The Nationals have committed 66 errors and have combined for 1,096 assists and 3,090 put outs leading to a .984 team fielding percentage. For the home team, they hold a .984 team fielding percentage while committing 69 errors, accumulating 1301 assists and compiling 3,044 put outs.

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 61-52 against the over/under so far this season

The Washington Nationals are 49-68 against the run line so far this season

Colorado Rockies Betting Trends

The Colorado Rockies are 61-51 against the over/under so far this season

The Colorado Rockies are 59-57 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Washington Nationals

08/10/15 P Aaron Barrett Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/9)
08/08/15 2B Dan Uggla Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/8)
07/10/15 CF Denard Span Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/6)
04/30/15 LF Reed Johnson Calf Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/29)
04/15/15 P Craig Stammen Forearm Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/14)
04/06/15 LF Nate McLouth Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Colorado Rockies

08/15/15 P Boone Logan Elbow Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/12)
08/01/15 LF Corey Dickerson Ribs Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/31)
08/01/15 P Kyle Kendrick Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (8/1)
07/21/15 P Chad Bettis Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/19)
07/10/15 P David Hale Groin Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/9)
06/18/15 P Brooks Brown Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/17)
06/01/15 P Jordan Lyles Toe Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (6/1); out for season
05/30/15 1B Justin Morneau Concussion Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/29)
04/28/15 P Adam Ottavino Tricep Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/26)
04/04/15 P Tyler Chatwood Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/1)

Guy's Pick: Take the Nationals

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