The Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels face off tonight with a couple of struggling starters on the hill.
With both offenses capable of generating runs, my MLB predictions are backing the "Yes Run First Inning" bet in their AL West showdown.
Check out the rest of my best YRFI and NRFI bets and MLB picks for September 6.
Best NRFI/YRFI bets today
Red Sox vs 
Diamondbacks: YRFI
Athletics vs 
Angels: YRFI
Astros vs 
Rangers: NRFI
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NRFI/YRFI bets for September 6
Red Sox at Diamondbacks: YRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The YRFI bet is the obvious play in this matchup with a pair of terrible starters and strong offenses.
The Boston Red Sox are starting Lucas Giolito, who is in the bottom 15th percentile in expected ERA (5.17) and the bottom 20th percentile in expected batting average (.272).
Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks are sending Brandon Pfaadt to the hill. Pfaadt has been one of the worst starters in the majors, sitting in the bottom fifth percentile in xERA (5.82) and xBA (.304).
The D-backs are fifth in the majors in OPS (.760) and second in run-first inning rate (36.6%). Meanwhile, the BoSox are seventh in OPS (.751) and ninth in run-first-inning percentage (31%).
- Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Dbacks.TV | NESN
- Bet: YRFI
Athletics at Angels: YRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The Athletics are sixth in the majors in OPS (.752) and fifth in run-first inning rate (32.4%). They also hit well against lefties and should have success tonight against Los Angeles Angels southpaw Yusei Kikuchi, who has a 4.54 xERA.
That said, the A's have an even worse starter on the mound in J.T. Ginn. Ginn has a 5.17 ERA, with that number jumping to 7.50 in the first inning.
The Halos are third in the majors in run-first-inning rate (35.5%) and should be able to get to Ginn early.
- Time: 9:38 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network West | NBCSCA
- Bet: YRFI
Astros at Rangers: NRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The NRFI bet for this game is set around -160, but that's still value with two of the best pitchers in the AL on the hill.
The Houston Astros are giving the pill to Hunter Brown who has a 2.34 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP through 27 starts. The Texas Rangers counter with two-time NL Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom who has pitched to a 2.69 ERA with a 0.92 WHIP through 26 starts.
The Rangers are 25th in the majors in OPS (.695) and the top of their lineup has been decimated by injuries with Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, and Marcus Semien sidelined.
Meanwhile, the Astros are 25th in the majors in run first inning percentage (25.4%) and are missing sluggers Isaac Paredes and Jake Meyers.
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FOX
- Bet: NRFI
❓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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