When you sign-up through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more >
Baseball’s opening weekend is here, and there is no shortage of NFRI bets to choose from We are sharing the two we will be betting on this weekend, giving you what you need to bet on each with confidence.
If you’re looking to get in on the action this weekend, BetMGM Sportsbook is a great choice. New users that sign up today will get a $1,500 First Bet Offer. That means if your first bet loses, your stake of up to $1,500 will be refunded in the form of Bonus Bets.
Still have questions about choosing a betting app? Check out our comprehensive sportsbook reviews to help choose the best option for you.
🔥 Claimed by 80 people this week!
Promo Code "WSNMGM"
Boosted parlays with enhanced odds
Impressive range of bets
Get Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets!
21+ | T&Cs apply. *Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l terms.
This is our favorite NRFI bet of the weekend. It features two teams that both finished in the top seven in NRFI percentage last season. The Marlins led the league by covering NRFI bets in 61% of games, while the Pirates were seventh at 52%.
Tonight’s pitching matchup features two upcoming prospects. The Pirates will trot out rookie Jared Jones, who was the Pirates' third-ranked prospect. He dominated in Spring Training, forcing his way into the rotation and the Rookie of the Year conversation. Jones has a fastball that ranges in the upper-90’s that pairs well with solid off-speed stuff. That helps him induce a lot of swinging strikes, and it will take time for the Marlins to figure him out today.
The Marlins will start former Padres prospect Ryan Weathers. The 24-year-old only has three pitches, but scouts believe his ceiling is high. He had a rough run in 2023, but Miami hopes he’ll be primed for a breakout this season. In Weather's last start last season, he dominated the Pirates in Pittsburgh, allowing two hits and zero runs across six innings.
While the Red Sox and Mariners have a ton of impressive bats, we see this as the next bet NRFI bet of the weekend. A big reason for that is Kutter Crawford, who will be on the mound for the Red Sox. The 27-year-old has a solid 2023 campaign, and allowed just six first-inning runs across 22 games.
Crawford faced the Mariners once last season, holding the Mariners scoreless for an impressive road start. While it's hard to read too much into one game, it did come during Seattle’s late-season push to win the AL West. It was one of Krawford impressive road starts to close the season, and we think he keeps it rolling in the first inning tonight.
Starting opposite of Krawford is Logan Gilbert. The Mariners starter has become a key piece of the rotation, finishing last season with a 13-7, 3.73 ERA, and a 1.08 WHIP. He only faced the Red Sox once last season, posting a quality start over seven innings.
The top of the Red Sox lineup is very impressive, but Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers, and Trevor Story are a combined 2-13 against Gilbert. We don’t see that trend turning around the first time they see him tonight.
Use promo code WSNMGM at BetMGM to claim $150 in Bonus Bets.
Michael is an avid sports fan and a veteran bettor from Milwaukee. He learned the trade from his grandfather in Las Vegas as a kid and has turned that into a successful career. He cheers for all Wisconsin pro teams along with his Alma Mater Arizona State. He specializes in baseball betting, but has experience in football, basketball, and hockey as well. When he isn’t pouring over stats, he’s spending time with his two young children.
More info on Michael Savio
© Rebel Penguin ApS 2024 (a subsidiary of Gaming Innovation Group Inc.)
We support responsible gambling. 21+ Only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
WSN.com is run by iGaming Cloud Inc (a Gaming Innovation Group Subsidiary) and is registered with the New Jersey
Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) under affiliate vendor ID
89744,
with the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) under certificate of registration number SWR-000148, approved by
the
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board as a gaming service provider, under certificate registration number
117656-1,
possesses a Vendor Minor sports betting license from the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (account
number 94414163), granted a vendor registration number VR007603-20-001 by the Michigan Gaming Control Board,
an
interim Sports Wagering Supplier license, under license number SWS 066, issued by the West Virginia Lottery
Commission, a sports betting vendor registration, under registration number #100400, issued by the Director
of
Gaming Licensing and Investigations of the Virginia Lottery to operate in the State of Virginia, and a
Vendor
Registration issued by the Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation.
Advertising disclosure: WSN contains links to online retailers on its website. When people click on our
affiliate links and make purchases, WSN earns a commission from our partners, including ESPN and various
sportsbooks.