The long wait is over! After an eventful offseason that featured plenty of moves that shook up the sport, the MLB regular season is finally here. While there are plenty of ways to wager on all of the action on the diamond this season, one of the quickest bets you can make is if a run will be scored in the first inning. There is still value to be had in this market, so it’s no wonder that these bets have become very popular over time . If you don’t like sweating out your wagers for 3 hours, this one will take only about 15 minutes.
I ended last season on a 42-23 run with my YRFI/NRFI plays so let’s keep that momentum going for the 2024 season! But before we dive in, don't forget to check out our MLB picks for all of today’s games on the diamond.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins: YRFI (-110)
Much has already been made of the elite quartet at the top of the Dodgers lineup, and those 4 hitters are a big reason why I’m targeting the YRFI in Minnesota for my first best bet in this market on Monday. It’s been damn near impossible to get Mookie Betts out this season, and being followed by Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Will Smith certainly doesn’t help opposing pitchers. To make matters worse for Minnesota, Bailey Ober is coming off arguably the worst opening start of any pitcher in the majors, surrendering 9 runs in just 1.1 innings pitched, good for a whopping 70.57 xERA. Ober will be opposed by James Paxton, whose scoreless first outing against the Giants wasn’t without flaws (5 walks, xERA of 3.46). The Dodgers are as good as it gets at the top of the lineup and Minnesota should see success against Paxton at home, so let’s go with the YRFI in the twin cities.