It's now mid-August, and the MLB season is getting interesting. The trade deadline has passed, and teams are solidifying who they are. That means heated postseason races, whether it be for a division or a wildcard. So much tension with every series means sweating out a 3-hour long game may not be your style. That's why we have these plays that will take just 6 outs to determine an outcome. We've analyzed and identified the best spots for today's slate to boost your bankroll in just about 15 minutes. Along with these early plays, be sure to check out our thoughts on the si de and total for all of today's games.
Let's take a closer look at my 2 favorite YRFI/NRFI bets for today.
Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals YRFI (+100)
We're going to get things started with a rematch that took place less than a week ago. However, this time around we won't be paying nearly as much of a premium. The Rockies and Cardinals just faced off prior to their most recent series. That was out at Coors Field in Colorado. Now they're started up another series, this time in St. Louis. While the location change makes a difference, it does not change the specific matchups we are targeting.
They're opening up this series with a battle of lefties. In fact, Colorado's Kyle Freeland and St. Louis' Jose Quintana had the same matchup from the 2nd game of their previous series. The Cardinals scored 5 runs in the 1st inning, and there's no reason they shouldn't produce again. The Cards have been smashing lefties this season, overtaking the Yankees for the best lineup against them. They're led by NL MVP-favorite Paul Goldschmidt, who is guaranteed an at-bat in the 1st inning. With how great he has been, it only increases the chances of Nolan Arenado seeing the plate to hit another home run off of Freeland.