OddsShopper’s killer No Run First Inning and Yes Run First Inning (NRFI/YRFI) run continues, as we went 2-for-3 yesterday to bring our record to 47-31 on the season. The OddsShopper Premium Tool is the very best way to get an early sweat with NRFI and YRFI plays, so let’s use it again to find the best NRFI picks today on Caesars. One great spot is a veteran pitcher who is overperforming at such a level that one has to imagine it is fool’s gold at this point.
Best YRFI/NRFI Bets Today: No Run First Inning Bets
Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers YRFI
The matchup between the Blue Jays and the Rangers features a pitching duel between Kevin Gausman and Martin Perez. While Perez might put up a fight, it is likely that he will struggle against the aggressive Blue Jays team. While Gausman has elite strikeout stuff, drawing a walk or making contact against him is not an impossible task, as he has been gettable on the road. With the potential for patient at-bats and scoring opportunities, this game presents a favorable situation for a YRFI bet.
Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers YRFI
Julio Teheran takes the mound for the Brewers, facing off against the Pirates and Rich Hill. Teheran’s surface numbers are really strong through his first handful of starts, but the shoe is going to drop for him at some point in the near future. Plus, with Hill’s walk rate of 7.4% and a tendency to give up contact, he will have to work hard to escape scoring opportunities. The Brewers lineup likes to make pitchers work and therefore can exploit Hill’s vulnerabilities. This game sets the stage for a YRFI play.
Philadelphia Phillies at Oakland Athletics NRFI
The suddenly red-hot Oakland Athletics are facing off with Taijuan Walker on the mound for Philadelphia. While the A’s have been on a tear lately, their scoring streak is not guaranteed to continue in this matchup. Walker has shown competency in this type of spot, and the A’s have not drastically changed their offensive output. With the potential for an underwhelming offensive performance, a NRFI bet is the better choice for this game.
