It's the middle of August and with peak hurricane season on the way, it's more important than ever to check out the weather reports when making your MLB picks.
Heavy winds are a big reason why I'm betting on a run in the first inning of tonight's clash between the Rays and Giants in San Francisco. Check out the rest of my best NRFI bets and YRFI bets for August 15.
Best NRFI/YRFI bets today
MARINERS vs 
METS: YRFI
MARLINS vs 
RED SOX: YRFI
RAYS vs 
GIANTS: YRFI
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NRFI/YRFI bets for August 15
Mariners at Mets: YRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The Seattle Mariners are third in the majors in OPS on the road (.763) while plating a run in the first inning in a whopping 38.3% of their away games.
They'll be at Citi Field tonight to face the New York Mets and lefty Sean Manaea. The lefty has been rocked in his last two starts, surrendering 13 hits and nine earned runs in 9 2/3 innings.
The M's counter with Luis Castillo, whose underlying metrics have been significantly worse than his surface-level stats. Castillo has been shaky away from pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park, pitching to a 4.31 ERA with a .292 OBA on the road.
The Mets have been hitting well recently, ranking ninth in the majors in OPS (.760) while plating 5.2 runs per game over the last 15 days.
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: MLBN
- Bet: YRFI
Marlins at Red Sox: YRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
It's amazing what three years can do with Sandy Alcantara going from the NL Cy Young winner to one of the worst starters in the bigs. The Miami Marlins righty has pitched to a 6.55 ERA this season, with that number ballooning to 8.87 in 10 starts on the road.
Tonight he'll be at Fenway Park to face a Boston Red Sox squad that is third in the majors in OPS (.786) at home.
Boston will give the pill to Lucas Giolito, who is in the Bottom 15th percentile in expected ERA (5.26) and expected batting average (.281). He'll have a tough time navigating a Marlins lineup that is 10th in the majors in OPS (.722) and fourth in BA (.258) on the road.
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NESN | WBFS-TV
- Bet: YRFI
Rays at Giants: YRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The San Francisco Giants have struggled at the dish but will have a favorable matchup tonight against Tampa Bay Rays starter Joe Boyle.
Boyle was lit up in his previous outing and while he has elite velocity, he's a fly-ball pitcher who gets hit extremely hard. That doesn't bode well for tonight with the wind blowing at 25 mph towards the outfield at Oracle Park.
Landen Roupp returns from a three-week stint on the IL to toe the rubber for the Giants. He could be rusty after making just one rehab start on Sunday, allowing a pair of runs in three innings at Triple-A Sacramento.
Roupp has an xERA of 4.05 with an xBA of .254, and he faces a Rays lineup that is second in the majors in batting average (.261) against righties.
- Time: 10:15 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: MLBN
- Bet: YRFI
❓What are NRFI and YRFI bets❓
NRFI (No Run First Inning) and YRFI (Yes Run First Inning) bets add a thrilling twist to the start of an MLB game. A NRFI bet is a wager that no runs will be scored in the first inning. You're betting that the starting pitchers for both teams will get through the first inning without allowing any runs, whether by striking out batters, inducing ground balls, or through solid defensive play.
A YRFI bet is the exact opposite. You're betting that at least one run will be scored in the first inning. In this case, you’re hoping for an early offensive burst such as a leadoff walk, a timely hit, or even a home run.
NRFI and YRFI bets add excitement to the early part of a game and offer immediate gratification for bettors looking for a quick resolution.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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