Forecasting MLB's NRFI & YRFI for Thurs, Jun 19: Predictions and Picks
Thursday's MLB Action:
Here's your guide to some unmissable games, packed with thrilling predictions for the day. Happy betting, folks!
Angels vs. Yankees – The First Strike that Matters
Starting Pitchers: Tyler Anderson vs. Carlos Rodon
Two lefties go head-to-head, and this battle promises to be as intense as it sounds!
While the Yankees have struggled a tad lately, the matchup with Anderson, boasting a whopping 5.59 ERA, is just what they need to break free. New York ranks second in baseball against southpaws, while the Angels slump in a sorry 28th spot.
Add in the sizzling weather at Yankee Stadium, and New York might as well have a home-field advantage. Although Rodon is a high-strikeout pitcher, given the Yankees' hitting prowess, that's not much of a concern.
Prediction: Yankees to win the 1st inning.
Cardinals and White Sox – The Cat-and-Mouse Game
Starting Pitchers: Erick Fedde vs. Sean Burke
Yesterday's Cards vs. White Sox game was rained out, but we're back with a vengeance!
While we were on the Cardinals' team YRFI yesterday, today we're taking a crack at the game YRFI. The Cards have substituted Sonny Gray with Erick Fedde. Although Gray has impressive overall stats, Fedde's first-outing numbers pale in comparison. That creates enough gap for the White Sox, and the fantastic weather tonight makes it even juicier.
That said, the Cardinals are still the stronger prediction, so feel free to go with any team pick if you'd prefer!
Prediction: White Sox to stay scoreless in the first inning. But look out for a Cardinals run!
Pirates vs. Tigers – The Second Time Around
Starting Pitchers: Paul Skenes vs. TBD
The Pirates face the Tigers in a doubleheader, and although the identity of the Tigers' starter remains unclear, we're not worried. Why? Because we've got Paul Skenes on our side!
Skenes, a top contender for the NL Cy Young, is outstanding the first time he faces an opponent, with yet to allow an earned run during this period this season. Given the Tigers' poor batting performance and the potential fatigue from the second half of the doubleheader, we expect another stellar performance from Skenes.
Prediction: Pirates to keep the Tigers scoreless in the first inning.
Insights:
- Paul Skenes, the paramount Pirates' pitcher, is a force to reckon with. This NL Cy Young front-runner has yet to concede an earned run his first time through the order this season.
- The matchup between the Cardinals and White Sox, which was postponed yesterday due to rain, shines anew with renewed energy, thanks to the Cardinals' pitching switch from Sonny Gray to Erick Fedde.
- Check out the pitching trends and streaming rankings around this date. Focusing on pitchers with solid strikeout potential and fantastic matchups is a smart move.
In the cat-and-mouse game between the Cardinals and White Sox, Erick Fedde's pitching performance may favor the White Sox, considering his first-outing numbers and the fantastic weather. Conversely, the Pirates' starting pitcher, Paul Skenes, is an NL Cy Young front-runner, with an impeccable record of not surrendering an earned run during his initial encounter with an opponent this season.
