Best NRFI Bets Today, May 10

Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians - Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP) vs Peyton Battenfield (RHP)

Under 0.5 Runs First Inning (-140 on FanDuel Sportsbook)

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians will conclude their three-game series on Wednesday. These two teams are perfect for NRFI bets because they have decent pitching and below-average offense. Weekday day games are always favorable for low scoring in the first inning because pitchers have extra rest because they usually leave the yard early the night before. Additionally, hitters are creatures of routine, and weekday day games can be a rarity in MLB. 

Eduardo Rodriguez will be on the hill for the Tigers. He is 3-2 with a 1.81 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP. Over 44.2 innings, he has only allowed 27 hits with 39 strikeouts. He has only allowed four homers in this span, which is very impressive. Rodriguez is pitching better than he has historically over his career, which makes him a solid pick for NRFI wagers. 

Peyton Battenfield will take the ball for the Guardians. He is 0-3 with a 4.07 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. Over 24.1 innings, he has allowed just 18 hits. He shows occasional location issues, but he is just 24 years old. The Tigers only have a team OBP of .298, so the top of the order isn’t much of a concern for this wager. 

Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankees - Kyle Muller (LHP) vs Jhony Brito (RHP)

Over 0.5 Runs First Inning (-125 on FanDuel Sportsbook)

The Oakland Athletics have the worst teams in MLB. They’re going to set a record for negative run differential this season because they constantly allow runs. Kyle Muller will take the ball for the Athletics, and he is 1-2 with a 6.62 ERA and a 1.94 WHIP. These are terrible numbers, even in Oakland. 

He has allowed 48 hits in 34 innings with just 21 strikeouts. His fastball isn’t overbearing and he doesn’t have a lot of movement on his offspeed pitches. Even though New York is battling some injuries, Aaron Judge returned to the lineup on Tuesday night. This will provide some spark for the Bronx Bombers and should help them hit early in the game. 

Jhony Britto will pitch for the Yankees, and he hasn’t been much better than Muller. The Athletics can be surprisingly powerful on offense when they face a below-average pitcher. Brito is 2-3 with a 6.08 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. Over 26.2 innings, he has allowed 27 hits. The best chance of the YRFI hitting is from New York’s offense, but don’t count out the Athletics. 

Miami Marlins vs Arizona Diamondbacks - Edward Cabrera (RHP) vs Merrill Kelly (RHP)

First Inning Tie (-125 on FanDuel Sportsbook)

The Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks will finish their series at 3:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The Diamondbacks are a better offensive team than the Marlins, but neither club is fantastic, Edward Cabrera is the liability, and he will pitch for Miami. Although, the upside for Cabrera is massive because of his elite strikeout ability. 

In 32 innings, he has recorded 44 strikeouts. He has elite stuff when he is on his game, but the pitcher does struggle with control. He has walked 26 batters in his time on the mound. However, the upside in a daytime start is worth taking a chance on him, especially with Merrill Kelly taking the ball for the Diamondbacks. Kelly has been one of the best young wings in the game. He is 3-3 with a 2.75 and a 1.19 WHIP. 

The Marlins are only hitting .246 as a team. They have a good eye at the plate, but Kelly pounds the zone. If he is on his game, the Marlins should go 1-2-3 and set Cabrera up to finish the job.