NRFI/YRFI Best Bets Today (8/16/24): Odds, Prediction, Stats, Pitching Matchups

Written By Editorial Team on August 16, 2024
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NRFI/YRFI Best Bets 8/16/24

Find the top NRFI/YRFI best bets for tonight’s games. Featuring bets from Marlins-Phillies, Red Sox-Orioles, and Braves-Dodgers. Get updated MLB odds, pitching matchups, predictions, and more from DraftKings Sportsbook.

NRFI/YRFI Best Bets Today

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Nationals vs. Phillies NRFI/YRFI

Aaron Nola (R) (PHI)StatPatrick Corbin (L) (WSH)
18-6NRFI/YRFI Record18-6
22.7%K%16.1%
6.1%BB%7.2%
1.15WHIP1.56
1.34HR/91.31

The MLB odds for tonight’s game between the Nationals and Phillies show DraftKings offering -140 for YRFI and +105 for NRFI. These odds translate to a 58.3% probability for YRFI and a 48.8% probability for NRFI, indicating a slightly higher chance of a run in the first inning.

Patrick Corbin for the Nationals shows a WHIP of 1.56, K% of 16.1, BB% of 7.2, HR/9 of 1.31, and a NRFI/YRFI Record of 18-6. Aaron Nola of the Phillies counters with a WHIP of 1.15, K% of 22.7, BB% of 6.1, HR/9 of 1.34, and the same NRFI/YRFI Record of 18-6. Both pitchers have demonstrated capabilities that influence MLB odds for NRFI/YRFI bettors.

Neither starting pitcher tonight allows runs in the first inning. Both Patrick Corbin and Aaron Nola have an 18-6 NRFI record. However, the Phillies’ top of their lineup at home will overcome that… even if Nola doesn’t allow a run in the top half of the first. That’s likely since the Nationals have a YRFI percentage of 18%. The Phillies have a YRFI percentage of 38% and will add to it tonight.

Nationals vs. Phillies NRFI/YRFI Prediction: YRFI (-140)


Red Sox vs. Orioles NRFI/YRFI

Yusei Kikkuchi (L) (HOU)StatTanner Houck (R) (BOS)
17-8NRFI/YRFI Record20-4
26.9%K%20.4%
6.3%BB%6.4%
1.29WHIP1.15
1.29HR/90.55

MLB betting odds are closely matched for NRFI and YRFI outcomes for tonight’s upcoming game between the Red Sox and Orioles. DraftKings and other Massachusetts sportsbooks have set the odds at -115 for YRFI and -120 for NRFI, indicating a tight contest expected in the first inning. Calculating the implied probabilities shows a 53.5% chance for NRFI and a 53.4% chance for YRFI.

Cooper Criswell of the Red Sox shows a WHIP of 1.24, a K% of 18.5, and a BB% of 5.6 with a HR/9 at 0.88. His NRFI/YRFI record stands at 9-4, indicating a solid performance in early innings. Criswell’s stats against left and right-hand hitters show slight variations, with better control and fewer home runs allowed to lefties (WHIP 1.19, HR/9 0.50) compared to righties (WHIP 1.21, HR/9 1.26).

Corbin Burnes from the Orioles presents a compelling WHIP of 1.05, a K% of 21.3, and a BB% of 5.4. His HR/9 is 0.96, and he holds a strong NRFI/YRFI record of 19-5. Against left-hand hitters, Burnes boasts a lower WHIP of 0.99 and HR/9 of 0.67, while his performance against right-hand hitters reflects a higher strikeout rate (K% 25.5) and WHIP of 1.11.

Both pitchers demonstrate strong early-inning performances, with Burnes showing a slight edge in WHIP and strikeout capabilities. Both pitchers, Criswell and Burnes, have shown effectiveness in limiting walks and maintaining a decent WHIP, which could challenge hitters from both teams. However, Burnes’ higher K% and lower WHIP indicate a slightly stronger performance against opposing hitters, a crucial factor for betting enthusiasts analyzing game odds.

Red Sox vs. Orioles NRFI/YRFI Prediction: YRFI (-115)


Braves vs. Angels NRFI/YRFI

José Soriano (R) (LAA)StatSpencer Schwellenbach (R) (ATL)
14-5NRFI/YRFI Record11-1
20%K%26.5%
9.1%BB%4.1%
1.19WHIP1.06
0.66HR/91.15

For the upcoming Braves vs. Angels game, sportsbooks have set the lines for NRFI and YRFI bets. DraftKings lists the odds for NRFI at -130, indicating a probability of approximately 56.5%. Conversely, YRFI odds are set at -105, translating to a likelihood of around 51.2%.

Spencer Schwellenbach of the Braves shows promising stats with a WHIP of 1.06, K% of 26.5, BB% of 4.1, and HR/9 at 1.15. His NRFI/YRFI record stands at 11-1, indicating strong early-inning performance. José Soriano of the Angels counters with a WHIP of 1.19, K% of 20, BB% of 9.1, and a lower HR/9 of 0.66, alongside a NRFI/YRFI record of 14-5.

The Angels lineups poses little threat, and Schwellenbach has been dealing of late. Soriano has been a bit more volatile but over the season he has a high GB-rate and limited power. Ozuna and Riley are threats but I like them to do their damage later on.

Braves vs. Angels NRFI/YRFI Prediction: NRFI (-130)

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