Best NRFI Bets Today: Joe Ryan Takes the Mound on Saturday

The Minnesota Twins have been eliminated from playoff contention. However, they still have their ace on the mound Saturday, so expect a strong defensive effort in Minnesota. 

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Guardians vs. Twins Game 1 - Slade Cecconi vs. Joe Ryan (2:10 PM, EST)

Under 0.5 Run (-140) at Hard Rock Sportsbook

The Cleveland Guardians are one of the hottest teams in baseball. Cleveland is trying to track down the Red Sox for the final Wild Card spot, and they have a legitimate chance based on how they’re playing. 

The reason Cleveland has been so solid is because of their pitching staff. They’re limiting runs, and this is perfect for a NRFI wager. 

Joe Ryan will take the ball for the Twins, and he has been fantastic this season. Ryan is 13-8 with a 3.35 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. 

He has struck out 180 batters in 161 innings, while only allowing 128 hits. The Twins haven’t had a great season, but Ryan has been one of the biggest positives for the team. 

Ryan will throw against Logan Allen, who has been inconsistent. However, when he is on his game, the pitcher has been outstanding. 

Allen is 7-11 with a 4.36 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. He has walked 59 batters in 144.1 innings, and this is his biggest flaw. If he doesn’t walk any batters in the first inning, this NRFI wager has a great chance of hitting.

Jose Ramirez is the most dangerous hitter who will bat in the first inning. Yet, Ryan is a smart pitcher who will maneuver the power bats in Cleveland’s lineup.   

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Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays - Kyle Harrsion vs. Adrian Houser (7:05 PM EST)

Under 0.5 Run (-110) at Hard Rock Sportsbook

The Boston Red Sox broke out of their offensive slump late on Friday night against the Rays. They won 11-7, but were trailing for most of the game. 

While both offenses stepped up in this contest, I’m expecting a let down on Saturday. Kyle Harrison will pitch for the Red Sox, and this will be his first start for the team. 

Harrison is 1-1 with a 4.05 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. He has allowed just 24 hits in 26.2 innings, with over one strikeout per inning. 

Harrison is an inexperienced pitcher, but the Rays haven’t seen him pitch. This is valuable for Boston, especially in the first inning. 

If Harrison can get through Yandy Diaz, the Red Sox should have a clean first inning. Adrian Houser will throw for the Rays. 

Houser was much better with the White Sox than the Rays this season, but he tends to be a strong starter. The pitcher is 8-4 with a 3.11 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. 

Houser doesn’t fan a ton of batters, but Boston’s offense has been very bad early in games. 

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Guardians vs. Twins Game 1 - Slade Cecconi vs. Joe Ryan (2:10 PM, EST)

Under 0.5 Run (-140) at Hard Rock Sportsbook

The Cleveland Guardians are one of the hottest teams in baseball. Cleveland is trying to track down the Red Sox for the final Wild Card spot, and they have a legitimate chance based on how they’re playing. 

The reason Cleveland has been so solid is because of their pitching staff. They’re limiting runs, and this is perfect for a NRFI wager. 

Joe Ryan will take the ball for the Twins, and he has been fantastic this season. Ryan is 13-8 with a 3.35 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. 

He has struck out 180 batters in 161 innings, while only allowing 128 hits. The Twins haven’t had a great season, but Ryan has been one of the biggest positives for the team. 

Ryan will throw against Logan Allen, who has been inconsistent. However, when he is on his game, the pitcher has been outstanding. 

Allen is 7-11 with a 4.36 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP. He has walked 59 batters in 144.1 innings, and this is his biggest flaw. If he doesn’t walk any batters in the first inning, this NRFI wager has a great chance of hitting.

Jose Ramirez is the most dangerous hitter who will bat in the first inning. Yet, Ryan is a smart pitcher who will maneuver the power bats in Cleveland’s lineup.   

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Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays - Kyle Harrsion vs. Adrian Houser (7:05 PM EST)

Under 0.5 Run (-110) at Hard Rock Sportsbook

The Boston Red Sox broke out of their offensive slump late on Friday night against the Rays. They won 11-7, but were trailing for most of the game. 

While both offenses stepped up in this contest, I’m expecting a let down on Saturday. Kyle Harrison will pitch for the Red Sox, and this will be his first start for the team. 

Harrison is 1-1 with a 4.05 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. He has allowed just 24 hits in 26.2 innings, with over one strikeout per inning. 

Harrison is an inexperienced pitcher, but the Rays haven’t seen him pitch. This is valuable for Boston, especially in the first inning. 

If Harrison can get through Yandy Diaz, the Red Sox should have a clean first inning. Adrian Houser will throw for the Rays. 

Houser was much better with the White Sox than the Rays this season, but he tends to be a strong starter. The pitcher is 8-4 with a 3.11 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. 

Houser doesn’t fan a ton of batters, but Boston’s offense has been very bad early in games. 

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Best YRFI Bets Today

• Yankees vs. Orioles - Carlos Rodon vs. Tomoyuki Sugano: Sugano has a 4.39 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP this season. This won’t work against Aaron Judge and the Yankees offense. 

Angels vs. Rockies - Kyle Hendricks vs. German Marquez: Kyle Hendricks and German Marquez both give up a ton of runs and the total in this game is set at 11.5.