Best Bets on Today's MLB YRFI and NRFI Markets
The 2023 MLB season is underway and VSiN has you covered with every way you can possibly bet on a baseball game. I'm tackling YRFI and NRFI markets here, where you only have to sweat out your bet for about 15 minutes. These markets have increased in popularity over the last couple of years and I will do my best to find you the edge. Keep reading to find out my best bets for Friday, May 12th.
Cubs at Twins
Let’s start in Minneapolis where Sonny Gray has enjoyed a strong start to the season. The righty has pitched to a 1.35 ERA overall through his first 7 starts with a 6-1 NRFI record, and is a perfect 4-0 at Target Field. His full game data has been equally impressive with Gray registering his highest K/9 rate since the 2020 season with the Reds. In the 1st inning he is also allowing just a .160 batting average against.
On the other side, Drew Smyly has also enjoyed a decent start to the campaign with a 5-2 NRFI record and an xFIP below 4.00 in the opening frame. The Twins have also really struggled against LHP, in fact they have the lowest wRC+ in the 1st inning against southpaws this season. Both lineups are pretty below average in the opening frame. The Cubs have just a 26% run scoring rate on the road, while the Twins have been even worse at Target Field, scoring an early run in just 21% of home games.