The New York Yankees have the scariest lineup in baseball, and today they host the A's and righty Aaron Civale, whom they have history of dominating.
That AL clash headlines my three favorite MLB picks in the "no run first inning" and "yes run first inning" markets today.
Here are my best free YRFI and NRFI bets for Tuesday, April 7.
Best NRFI/YRFI bets today
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Cubs at Rays: NRFI (-120)
Javier Assad makes his season debut for the Chicago Cubs and has pitched to a solid 3.43 ERA across 331 innings in his MLB career. He takes on the Tampa Bay Rays, who are 29th in the majors in barrel rate and 25th in hard-hit rate.
The Cubs have also struggled at the plate, ranking 25th in OPS (.628), with that number dropping to .557 over their last three games.
The Rays are giving the pill to Drew Rasmussen, who has logged a sparkling 2.68 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP in 83 career starts with Tampa Bay.
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Marquee Sports Net | Rays.TV
Athletics at Yankees: YRFI (-115)
The New York Yankees have the best lineup in the AL and have scored in the first inning in 44.4% of their games.
They face Athletics starter Aaron Civale, who pitched to a 4.85 ERA in 102 innings last season. Civale has an ugly 6.35 ERA with a 1.65 WHIP in seven career starts against the Yankees.
The A's also have a talented lineup anchored by Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers. The A's are seventh in the majors in exit velocity, and the 20 mph wind blowing towards the outfield today will help both offenses.
- Time: 7:05 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBC Sports CA | YES
Mariners at Rangers: YRFI (+118)
The Seattle Mariners are ice-cold at the plate. That said, this is virtually the same lineup that mashed on the road last year, and proven sluggers like Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor, and Julio Rodriguez will eventually break out.
They face Texas Rangers righty Nathan Eovaldi, who has surrendered 16 hits and 11 runs through 8 2/3 frames.
Meanwhile, M's starter George Kirby struggles away from the pitcher-friendly confines of T-Mobile Park. He had a 5.16 ERA with an OBA of .279 on the road last year, and the Rangers are second in the majors in hard-hit rate and exit velocity.
- Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Mariners.TV | Rangers Sports Network
- NRFI/YRFI picks: 7-7, -0.27 units
What is a NRFI bet?
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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