SBR's Dustin Saracini looks to improve on his 60-47 (+3.00) record with his best No Run First Inning (NRFI) bets for Monday, August 11th:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Texas Rangers (-135 at DraftKings)
Ryne Nelson (3.20 ERA) vs. Nathan Eovaldi (1.38 ERA)
NRFI record: Diamondbacks (51-67) vs. Rangers (68-51)
"If you had to do a double-take when looking at Eovaldi's ERA, you're not alone. He's generated next to no discussion around the Cy Young odds and is an extreme long shot, but we're loving him as part of our best NRFI bets today.
Over his last 38 2/3 innings, Eovaldi has allowed just two earned runs. Yes, two. He has been the most effective pitcher in baseball spanning almost two months, and should absolutely be trusted to get us three simple outs against the DBacks tonight. Case closed.
On the other side is Ryne Nelson, who's pitched well in this specific matchup. The Rangers own just a .242 xBA against him, and the right-hander has been particularly good lately as well, allowing just four earned runs across his last 23 innings. Let's ride the hot hands with confidence tonight."
Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros (-125 at FanDuel)
Garrett Crochet (2.25 ERA) vs. Cristian Javier (0.00 ERA)
NRFI record: Red Sox (54-65) vs. Astros (64-54)
"Looking to cash a NRFI in the nightcap? Well, look no further than the Red Sox vs. Astros.
We've got lefty phenom Garrett Crochet on the mound for the Red Sox, and Cristian Javier will be making his season debut for the Astros.
Like in our first matchup, we're riding the hot hand in Crochet, who's strung together four straight quality starts, including a nine-inning, three-hit shutout against the Tampa Bay Rays less than a month ago. He's been a man possessed on the mound for quite some time, let's take advantage.
On the other side, the Astros are welcoming Javier back with open arms. This Red Sox lineup is hitting just .227 against the righty, which includes the struggles of Trevor Story and Jarren Duran, who are a combined 0-for-10 against him.
You won't find better odds among our best sports betting apps than FanDuel - jump on the -125 line as part of our best NRFI bets today as fast as you can."
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Texas Rangers (-135 at DraftKings)
Ryne Nelson (3.20 ERA) vs. Nathan Eovaldi (1.38 ERA)
NRFI record: Diamondbacks (51-67) vs. Rangers (68-51)
"If you had to do a double-take when looking at Eovaldi's ERA, you're not alone. He's generated next to no discussion around the Cy Young odds and is an extreme long shot, but we're loving him as part of our best NRFI bets today.
Over his last 38 2/3 innings, Eovaldi has allowed just two earned runs. Yes, two. He has been the most effective pitcher in baseball spanning almost two months, and should absolutely be trusted to get us three simple outs against the DBacks tonight. Case closed.
On the other side is Ryne Nelson, who's pitched well in this specific matchup. The Rangers own just a .242 xBA against him, and the right-hander has been particularly good lately as well, allowing just four earned runs across his last 23 innings. Let's ride the hot hands with confidence tonight."
Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros (-125 at FanDuel)
Garrett Crochet (2.25 ERA) vs. Cristian Javier (0.00 ERA)
NRFI record: Red Sox (54-65) vs. Astros (64-54)
"Looking to cash a NRFI in the nightcap? Well, look no further than the Red Sox vs. Astros.
We've got lefty phenom Garrett Crochet on the mound for the Red Sox, and Cristian Javier will be making his season debut for the Astros.
Like in our first matchup, we're riding the hot hand in Crochet, who's strung together four straight quality starts, including a nine-inning, three-hit shutout against the Tampa Bay Rays less than a month ago. He's been a man possessed on the mound for quite some time, let's take advantage.
On the other side, the Astros are welcoming Javier back with open arms. This Red Sox lineup is hitting just .227 against the righty, which includes the struggles of Trevor Story and Jarren Duran, who are a combined 0-for-10 against him.
You won't find better odds among our best sports betting apps than FanDuel - jump on the -125 line as part of our best NRFI bets today as fast as you can."