With a full Friday MLB slate, find the top NRFI/YRFI best bets for today’s games. Featuring bets from Diamondbacks-Pirates, Rays-Astros, and Blue Jays-Yankees. Get updated MLB odds, pitching matchups, predictions, and more from DraftKings Sportsbook.
NRFI/YRFI Best Bets Today
Diamondbacks vs. Pirates NRFI/YRFI
| Luis L. Ortiz (R) (PIT) | Stat | Brandon Pfaadt (R) (ARI) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-0 | NRFI/YRFI Record | 15-6 |
| 19.4% | K% | 22.2% |
| 7.4% | BB% | 5.2% |
| 1.14 | WHIP | 1.11 |
| 0.46 | HR/9 | 1.07 |
For the MLB game between Diamondbacks vs. Pirates, DraftKings Sportsbook presents the odds for NRFI at -130 and YRFI at -105. These odds translate to implied probabilities, with NRFI having a 56.5% chance of occurring and YRFI having a 51.2% chance. Brandon Pfaadt of the Diamondbacks shows a solid performance with a WHIP of 1.11, K% of 22.2, BB% of 5.2, and HR/9 of 1.07. Luis Ortiz for the Pirates counters with a WHIP of 1.14, K% of 19.4, BB% of 7.4, and an impressive HR/9 of 0.46, holding a NRFI/YRFI Record of 5-0.
Both lineups will bring a fair amount of lefties to the plate, but Brandon Pfaadt and Luis Ortiz have been strong of late. Pfaadt has held lefties to a .273 wOBA over his last four starts. Ortiz has held lefties to a .277 wOBA this season. We liked the odds of a clean inning from both starters here despite the strong bats.
Diamondbacks vs. Pirates NRFI/YRFI Prediction: NRFI (-130)
Blue Jays vs. Yankees NRFI/YRFI
| Marcus Stroman (R) (NYY) | Stat | Kevin Gausman (R) (TOR) |
|---|---|---|
| 14-7 | NRFI/YRFI Record | 15-6 |
| 16.3% | K% | 22.2% |
| 9.4% | BB% | 6.3% |
| 1.35 | WHIP | 1.26 |
| 1.43 | HR/9 | 1.20 |
For tonight’s MLB game between the Blue Jays and Yankees, DraftKings Sportsbook has the NRF odds at -115 and YRFI at -120. These MLB odds translate to implied probabilities of approximately 53.5% for NRFI and 54.5% for YRFI, indicating a slightly higher expectation for a run in the first inning.
Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays showcases a WHIP of 1.26, K% of 22.2, BB% of 6.3, and HR/9 of 1.20, with a NRFI/YRFI Record of 15-6. Marcus Stroman of the Yankees counters with a WHIP of 1.35, K% of 16.3, BB% of 9.4, and HR/9 of 1.43, holding a NRFI/YRFI Record of 14-7.
The bats have come to life for the Yankees over the last six games. And that’s produced consistent runs in the first inning. Both pitchers enter with strong NRFI records; however, New York’s lineup is rolling right now and will continue to so tonight.
Blue Jays vs. Yankees NRFI/YRFI Prediction: YRFI (-120)
Rays vs. Astros NRFI/YRFI
| Yusei Kikuchi (L) (HOU) | Stat | Shane Baz (R) (TB) |
|---|---|---|
| 15-6 | NRFI/YRFI Record | 3-1 |
| 26.2% | K% | 21.8% |
| 6.0% | BB% | 10.3% |
| 1.34 | WHIP | 1.42 |
| 1.32 | HR/9 | 0.92 |
Rays vs. Astros NRFI odds translate to an implied probability of approximately 57.45% for NRFI and 50% for YRFI, showcasing a slight tilt towards an NRFI outcome in this matchup. Shane Baz of the Rays shows a mixed performance with a WHIP of 1.42, K% of 21.8, BB% of 10.3, and HR/9 of 0.92, alongside a NRFI/YRFI Record of 3-1. Yusei Kikuchi, despite being listed under the Astros, has stats from playing for TOR, presenting a challenge in direct comparison. His overall performance indicators are absent, but his split stats reveal a stronger strikeout capability (K% of 25.1 against home hitters, 29.5 against lefties) and a solid WHIP (1.21 at home, 1.17 against lefties). His HR/9 rates hover around 1.33, suggesting vulnerability to home runs.
Both pitchers are prone to giving up the long ball, and Houston is more of a threat to launch one early. Kikuchi has a strong NRFI record this season and has done an excellent job striking out hitters. Baz has struggled vs. left-handed hitters mainly, which puts a shine on the Yordan Alvarez matchup. If Baz can get around Alvarez and put away Bregman/Altuve.
Rays vs. Astros NRFI/YRFI Prediction: NRFI (-135)
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