Find the top NRFI/YRFI best bets for tonight’s games. Featuring bets from Rangers-Red Sox, White Sox-Yankees, and Royals-Twins. Get updated MLB odds, pitching matchups, predictions, and more from DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Rangers vs. Red Sox NRFI/YRFI
| Brayan Bello (R) (BOS) | Stat | Tyler Mahle (R) (TEX) |
|---|---|---|
| 14-7 | NRFI/YRFI Record | 1-0 |
| 21.6% | K% | 9.5% |
| 8.1% | BB% | 4.8% |
| 1.45 | WHIP | 1.20 |
| 1.45 | HR/9 | 0.00 |
For the upcoming MLB game between the Rangers and the Red Sox, the odds suggest a tight contest in terms of the first inning scoring. DraftKings lists the YRFI (Yes Run First Inning) at -125, indicating a slightly higher probability, while the NRFI (No Run First Inning) is at -115. The implied probabilities are 55.56% for YRFI and 53.49% for NRFI, showing a close expectation for the game’s start. Tyler Mahle of the Rangers shows a WHIP of 1.20, a K% of 9.5, and a BB% of 4.8, with a HR/9 of 0.00 and a NRFI/YRFI record of 1-0. Brayan Bello from the Red Sox counters with a WHIP of 1.45, a K% of 21.6, and a BB% of 8.1, alongside a HR/9 of 1.45 and a NRFI/YRFI record of 14-7.
Mahle has just made one start this season but traditionally has been a league-average pitcher who allows a ton of fly-balls and HR potential. Facing four lefties to start that all have over a .370 wOBA against right-handers and over a .250 ISO is tough sledding. Bello has also struggled against lefties, which makes this a dangerous start against Corey Seager and Josh Smith. We like a run in the first between these potent offenses.
Rangers vs. Red Sox NRFI/YRFI Prediction: YRFI (-125)
Royals vs. Twins NRFI/YRFI
| Pablo López (R) (MIN) | Stat | Brady Singer (R) (KC) |
|---|---|---|
| 15-8 | NRFI/YRFI Record | 19-4 |
| 26.5% | K% | 21.9% |
| 5.3% | BB% | 6.7% |
| 1.16 | WHIP | 1.19 |
| 1.47 | HR/9 | 0.90 |
The Kansas City Royals face the Minnesota Twins tonight, with NRFI odds listed at -125, suggesting a slight favor towards no runs in the first inning. Conversely, YRFI odds are at -110, showing a competitive edge for those betting on at least one run early in the game.
Brady Singer of the Royals showcases a solid season with a WHIP of 1.19, K% of 21.9, BB% of 6.7, and HR/9 of 0.90. His NRFI/YRFI record stands at 19-4, indicating strong early-game performance. Pablo López for the Twins counters with a WHIP of 1.16, K% of 26.5, BB% of 5.3, and HR/9 of 1.47, holding a NRFI/YRFI record of 15-8.
Examining home and away splits, Singer performs exceptionally against right-hand hitters with a WHIP of 0.76 and HR/9 of 0.27, while López shows strength at home with a WHIP of 1.28 and HR/9 of 1.17. Against left and right-hand hitters, López maintains a consistent performance.
Singer’s overall 21.9% K-rate and 1.19 WHIP show efficiency, while Pablo López’s 26.5% K-rate and 1.16 WHIP suggest a slightly better performance against hitters. Both pitchers exhibit control and strikeout capabilities, but López’s higher K% and lower WHIP might give the Twins an edge in this matchup.
Royals vs. Twins NRFI/YRFI Prediction: NRFI (-125)
Yankees vs. White Sox NRFI/YRFI
| Ky Bush (L) (CHW) | Stat | Luis Gil (R) (NYY) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | NRFI/YRFI Record | 19-3 |
| 14.3% | K% | 27.7% |
| 23.8% | BB% | 11.6% |
| 1.75 | WHIP | 1.11 |
| 0.00 | HR/9 | 0.76 |
For tonight’s game between the Yankees and White Sox, DraftKings has set the odds, indicating a slight preference towards a NRFI outcome. The DraftKings odds are -125 for YRFI and -110 for NRFI. Calculating the implied probabilities, YRFI stands at a 55.56% chance of occurring, while NRFI is slightly lower at 52.38%.
- DraftKings: YRFI -125 (55.56% probability)
- DraftKings: NRFI -110 (52.38% probability)
Luis Gil for the Yankees has a strong NRFI/YRFI record of 19-3, a WHIP of 1.11, a K% of 27.7, and a HR/9 of 0.76. Gil’s performance against right-hand hitters is notable, with a WHIP of 0.98 and K% of 30.9. For the White Sox, Ky Bush has a less established record, with an NRFI/YRFI of 0-1, a higher WHIP of 1.75, and struggles with control, indicated by a BB% of 23.8.
In four of the last six Yankees games, there has been a run in the first inning. The White Sox probably won’t tally a run in the first inning since Luis Gil doesn’t give up runs; he has a 19-3 NRFI record. But the top of New York’s lineup is clicking right now, especially Juan Soto and Aaron Judge. The Yankees notch another first-inning run tonight.
Yankees vs White Sox NRFI/YRFI Prediction: YRFI (-125)
