Royals Hold Advantage in New York: Recommended Games Today According to NRFI
It's April 15, baby, and I've got a stack of NRFI picks rolling in today. Let's dive into the action first with the Royals taking on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Here's why you should consider betting on an NRFI for this matchup:
NRFI Pick Today: Royals vs Yankees (-111 at Sportsbook)
Royals vs Yankees Odds - Game Time: 7:05 p.m. ET
Let's cut to the chase: this is one of those rare spots where the mighty Yankees might struggle in the opening frame. Oddsmakers are being cautious, but I'm more than willing to lay -111 on the NRFI here.
Wacha takes the mound for KC and has owned this Yankees lineup in the past. He's got active Yankees hitters' measly .485 OPS pinned down over 72 at-bats. Judge, in particular, is just 1-for-21 with a whopping 12 strikeouts – that's a tough slap for the Judge! On the other side, Max Fried has started 3-0 on NRFIs this season and has limited Royals hitters to a .689 OPS across 36 at-bats.
NRFI Pick Today: Red Sox vs Rays (-110 at Sportsbook)
Red Sox vs Rays Odds - Game Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
Here's why I'm leaning toward the Red Sox-Rays game going NRFI: Buehler takes the mound for the Sox, and while he's only faced the Rays for three career at-bats (all outs against Brandon Lowe), I reckon Tampa won't be quick to adjust to his stuff. Baseball's a fun game, so even if he stumbles a bit in the first inning, I'm relying on the element of surprise.
On the Rays' side, Pepiot is 3-0 NRFI and has limited active Red Sox hitters to just 7-for-31 (.226) with a .669 OPS. Don't expect a fireworks show in this one, folks.
Now, I ain't no genius, but it seems like oddsmakers are keeping their eyes on these two games, seeing potential NRFIs happening early and often. So, place your bets and may the odds be ever in your favor!
Pro tip: Keep an eye on ace pitchers like Shane McClanahan for the Rays and Chris Sale for the Red Sox in future games, as they're known NRFI juggernauts!
- With the Royals facing the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, it's worth considering betting on an NRFI (-111 at Sportsbook) given Wacha's past success against the Yankees, particularly Aaron Judge, and Max Fried's strong NRFI performance so far this season.
- In the Red Sox vs Rays game, Buehler will pitch for the Red Sox, and while he's only faced the Rays a few times, his strong pitching and the Rays' potential struggle to adjust to him make an NRFI bet enticing.
- Oddsmakers seem to be favoring NRFIs in the Red Sox vs Rays and Royals vs Yankees games, suggesting a game of randomness and low scoring.
- Future games featuring ace pitchers like Shane McClanahan for the Rays and Chris Sale for the Red Sox should also be watched for potential NRFI opportunities.
