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 b ecome 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 and picked up a win to start this season, so let’s keep that momentum going! But before we dive in, don't forget to check out our MLB picks for today’s Opening Day games.
Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers: NRFI (-115)
Opening Day typically features a number of strong starting pitching matchups and that’s exactly what we’re getting in Arlington, Texas when the Rangers host the resurgent Chicago Cubs on Thursday. For the hosts, Nathan Eovaldi continues to be a rock solid presence in the Rangers rotation, finishing with an ERA of 3.63, xBA of .238 and wOBA of .296 last season. Eovaldi is known to be a pitcher who is solid, but improves with pressure in the postseason. And while that statement is true, the veteran right-hander has finished inside the top 5% of all qualified pitchers in fewest walks issued in 4 of the last 6 seasons. It isn’t easy to hit off Eovaldi, and I don’t expect a fast start for the Cubs offense on the road.