Red Sox vs Blue Jays NRFI/YRFI Preview: Sept. 24 Odds, Prediction, Pitching Matchups, & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on September 24, 2024
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Blue Jays vs Red Sox NRFI YRFI Preview

The MLB game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7:07 p.m. at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada. This game will feature pitchers with notable NRFI records: Brayan Bello with a 20-9 record and Bowden Francis with an 8-4 record. The NRFI and YRFI betting odds for this matchup are set at -130 for NRFI and -105 for YRFI, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Weather conditions predict light rain with a high of 65°F, which could impact the early innings of the game. This information is crucial for MLB betting enthusiasts looking to make informed decisions on the NRFI/YRFI markets.

Red Sox vs Blue Jays NRFI/YRFI odds

Massachusetts sportsbook odds for the game between the Red Sox and Blue Jays show a preference for NRFI at -130, suggesting a higher likelihood of no run in the first inning. Conversely, YRFI odds are set at -105, indicating a slightly lower probability for a run in the first inning. Based on these odds, the implied probability for NRFI stands at approximately 56.5%, while YRFI has an implied probability of about 51.2%.

  • DraftKings: NRFI -130
  • DraftKings: YRFI -105

NRFI/YRFI MLB betting odds for the Twins vs Red Sox are subject to change

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays NRFI/YRFI Prediction

Brayan Bello and Bowden Francis both boast strong NRFI records this year, with Bello carrying a 21.2% strikeout rate and Francis sitting at 22.3%. And while Francis is known to allow more home runs per nine innings, he doesn’t often give these up during early innings. Expect both the Red Sox and Blue Jays mound to hold batters at bay in tonight’s first inning.

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays NRFI/YRFI Prediction: NRFI (-130)

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Pitching Matchup

Bowden Francis (R) (TOR)StatBrayan Bello (R) (BOS)
8-4NRFI/YRFI Record20-9
22.3%K%21.2%
5.3%BB%8.8%
0.93WHIP1.37
1.55HR/91.08

Brayan Bello of the Red Sox shows a promising NRFI/YRFI record of 20-9, with a WHIP of 1.37 and a K% of 21.2. His HR/9 stands at 1.08, indicating a solid performance in limiting home runs, crucial for Red Sox vs Blue Jays MLB betting odds. Bello’s performance against right-handed hitters is notably strong, with a WHIP of 1.20 and a K% of 25.2.

Bowden Francis for the Blue Jays counters with an 8-4 NRFI/YRFI record, boasting a lower WHIP of 0.93 and a higher K% of 22.3. His HR/9 rate is slightly higher at 1.55, which is a critical factor for bettors considering MLB odds. Francis demonstrates exceptional control against right-hand hitters, reflected in a WHIP of 0.86 and a K% of 27.5, making him a formidable opponent in MLB matchups.

Both pitchers have shown effectiveness in different aspects, with Bello’s ability to perform against righties and Francis’s overall lower WHIP and higher strikeout rate. These stats are vital for bettors looking at NRFI/YRFI betting lines in MLB games.

Brayan Bello Split Stats

HomeStatAway
20.2%K%22.1%
10.1%BB%7.5%
1.46WHIP1.29
1.06HR/91.10
vs LeftStatvs Right
18.8%K%25.2%
11%BB%6.7%
1.52WHIP1.20
1.42HR/90.71

Bowden Francis Split Stats

HomeStatAway
21.1%K%23.2%
5.3%BB%5.4%
0.94WHIP0.93
1.48HR/91.61
vs LeftStatvs Right
16.7%K%27.5%
6.7%BB%4.3%
1.02WHIP0.86
1.64HR/91.48

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays NRFI/YRFI Record

  • Red Sox NRFI: 68.79%
  • Red Sox YRFI: 31.21%
  • Red Sox Opponent NRFI: 72.61%
  • Red Sox Opponent YRFI: 27.39%
  • Blue Jays NRFI: 75.16%
  • Blue Jays YRFI: 24.84%
  • Blue Jays Opponent NRFI: 72.61%
  • Blue Jays Opponent YRFI: 27.39%

Red Sox Lineup vs. Bowden Francis (R)

Red Sox odds show promising stats against right-hand pitchers with Jarren Duran leading with a .386 wOBA and an ISO of .263, indicating potential for high-value hits. Tyler O’Neill and Wilyer Abreu add depth with ISOs of .200 and .230 respectively, suggesting a strong lineup that can capitalize on Francis’s 1.55 HR/9 rate. The collective K% and BB% of the lineup point towards a strategic approach at the plate, crucial for MLB betting considerations.

Blue Jays Lineup vs. Brayan Bello (R)

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stands out with a .401 wOBA and .223 ISO against right-hand pitchers, indicating significant power and on-base potential. George Springer and Spencer Horwitz contribute with wOBAs over .300 and solid ISO figures, presenting a lineup capable of exploiting Bello’s 1.08 HR/9 rate. The lineup’s lower K% compared to the Red Sox hints at better contact rates, a key factor for odds in MLB matchups.

Pitchers’ Season Stats Overview

Brayan Bello’s season shows a struggle against hitters with a WHIP of 1.37 and a K% of 21.2, suggesting potential vulnerabilities the Blue Jays could exploit. Bowden Francis, with a WHIP of 0.93 and a K% of 22.3, indicates tighter control but a higher susceptibility to home runs, which the Red Sox’s top hitters could leverage. These pitcher stats are pivotal for betting insights in this MLB game.

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