Wednesday, July 29, 2015

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Probable Pitchers: Doug Fister (3-6) vs. Tom Koehler (8-6)

The Miami Marlins welcome the Washington Nationals to Marlins Park on Wednesday. Doug Fister is the probable starter for the Nationals and he'll face Tom Koehler of the Marlins. The opening line for this matchup has Washington at -107 and Miami at -103. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Nationals have a 50-43 over/under record and a 43-54 run line mark, meaning they cover 44% of the time. The Marlins have a 43-51 over/under record and a 47-52 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 48% of the time.

The Nationals show up with a 52-45 record, including 24-26 on the road. Starting pitcher Doug Fister holds a 3-6 record with an earned run average of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.47. The Nationals are 4-9 over his 74 innings pitched and he's also given up 92 hits over that time period. Against the over/under, the Nationals are 7-6 in his starts. He is getting 3.5 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently 3.39 and they've given up 264 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .248 against the bullpen while being struck out 260 times and walking 82 times this season. As a team, Washington has allowed 9.03 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.04 batters per nine. They are 11th in the league in team earned run average at 3.63.

As a team, Washington is batting .252, good for 16th in the league while putting together a .259 average away from home. Ranked at 12th in the league in on-base percentage, the Nationals sit at .317 and they hold a .396 team slugging percentage. They rank 19th in baseball with 8.44 hits per game and Yunel Escobar leads the team with 107.

Miami is 24-23 at home while holding a 41-58 overall record on the season. With an earned run average of 3.16, Tom Koehler will come into this game holding a 8-6 record and a 1.20 WHIP. The Marlins have a record of 10-8 over the 111 innings he's pitched during which he's given up 94 hits. Against the over/under, the Marlins are 6-10 when he starts. He is getting 4.1 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen's earned run average is currently at 3.25 and they have given up 269 hits on the season. Teams are hitting .238 against the Marlins bullpen while being struck out 305 times and walking 106 times this season. As a team, Miami has allowed 8.41 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.29 batters per nine. They are 13th in the league in team earned run average at 3.70.

As a team, they are batting .254, good for 11th in the league while putting together a .260 average at home. Ranked at 23rd in the league in on-base percentage, the Marlins sit at .305 and they hold a .378 team slugging percentage. They rank 14th in baseball with 8.59 hits per game and Dee Gordon leads the team with 122.

The Nationals have committed 61 errors and have combined for 903 assists and 2,571 put outs leading to a .983 team fielding percentage. For the home team, they hold a .988 team fielding percentage while committing 45 errors, accumulating 979 assists and compiling 2,602 put outs.

Washington Nationals Betting Trends

The Washington Nationals are 50-43 against the over/under so far this season

The Washington Nationals are 43-54 against the run line so far this season

Miami Marlins Betting Trends

The Miami Marlins are 43-51 against the over/under so far this season

The Miami Marlins are 47-52 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Washington Nationals

07/28/15 LF Jayson Werth Wrist Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/16); expected to be activated Tuesday vs. Miami Marlins
07/28/15 1B Ryan Zimmerman Foot Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/10); expected to be activated Tuesday vs. Miami Marlins
07/10/15 CF Denard Span Back Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/6)
07/05/15 P Stephen Strasburg Oblique Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/4)
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)

Miami Marlins

07/26/15 2B Dee Gordon Thumb Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/12); expected to be activated Tuesday vs. Washington
07/10/15 2B Jeff Baker Side Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/8)
07/01/15 RF Giancarlo Stanton Hand Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/21)
06/04/15 P Henderson Alvarez Shoulder Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/22)
04/14/15 3B Don Kelly Finger Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (4/13)
04/08/15 P Aaron Crow Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/29) out for season

Guy's Pick: Take the Nationals

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