Monday, May 18, 2015

U.S. Cellular Field

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Probable Pitchers: Corey Kluber (1-5) vs. Chris Sale (3-1)

The Cleveland Indians head to U.S. Cellular Field on Monday to take on the Chicago White Sox. The probable starters are Corey Kluber for the Indians and Chris Sale for the White Sox. The opening line has Cleveland at +116 and Chicago at -126. The over/under for this matchup is 7. So far this season Cleveland is 21-14 against the over/under while the White Sox are 14-18.

The Indians come into this game with a 14-21 record, including 8-9 on the road. Corey Kluber has a 1-5 record and an earned run average of 4.27. He's given up 52 hits in 52.2 innings pitched so far and Cleveland is currently averaging 2.5 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .256, good for 14th in the league. They also rank 7th in the league in on base percentage at .327 with Michael Brantley leading the way at .427.

The White Sox overall record is 16-17 and they are 10-5 at home. Chris Sale is currently 3-1 with an ERA of 5.09. He's pitched 35.1 innings thus far and given up 37 hits. Chicago has averaged 5.5 runs in his starts this year. The White Sox are 24th in the league in team ERA at 4.45 and 25th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9.46. They come into this game batting .258 as a team with an OBP of .314, good for 17th in the league.

Cleveland Indians Betting Trends

The Cleveland Indians are 21-14 against the over/under

The Cleveland Indians are 15-20 against the run line

Chicago White Sox Betting Trends

The Chicago White Sox are 14-18 against the over/under

The Chicago White Sox are 13-20 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Cleveland Indians

05/16/15 RF Ryan Raburn Knee injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Texas Rangers
05/02/15 P T.J. House Shoulder 15-day DL (5/1)
04/12/15 C Yan Gomes Knee 15-day DL (4/12)
04/06/15 P Josh Tomlin Shoulder 60-day DL (3/29)
04/05/15 P Gavin Floyd Elbow 60-day DL (4/6)

Chicago White Sox

04/25/15 P Matt Albers Finger 15-day DL (4/20)
04/20/15 P Javy Guerra Arm 15-day DL (4/20)
04/06/15 P Jacob Petricka Forearm 15-day DL (3/27)
04/04/15 P Nate Jones Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)

Guy's Pick: Take the White Sox

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