Best YRFI Bets Today: Two Afternoon YRFIs for Thursday’s Small Slate

After just missing out in the previous matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds, we go back to the well by taking another YRFI in the next game of the series. The Reds anemic offense benefits from another struggling pitcher on the Diamondbacks side while Hunter Greene faces off against a dangerous Arizona offense. For more information about the YRFI market and what factors make them worth a wager, take a look at our breakdown of what are YRFI bets.

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds - Slade Cecconi vs. Hunter Greene (1:10 PM, EST)

Over 0.5 Run (-108) at FanDuel

We start our day taking a YRFI in a game with two familiar teams after just missing out on an early run in yesterday’s matchup. It was expected that the Reds offense would potentially round back into form, but they failed to capitalize on an early run and did not put one up on the board until the bottom of the second. Luckily for them, they get another opportunity to build some momentum against another struggling Diamondbacks pitcher in Slade Cecconi.

Cecconi has not seen too much action since the start of the calendar year, but in his three games played this season he comes into the matchup with an ERA of 4.96. A startling high number, especially when he has actually excelled at keeping runners off the bases with a WHIP of just 0.796. Cecconi is very aggressive with his pitching style, potentially playing into the Reds hands as a team poised to positively regress back towards the mean with generating hits.

The Reds offense was projected to be one of the more formidable units heading into this year, boasting plenty of youth who were expected to take a leap with their batting production. Jonathan India, Elly De La Cruz, and Spencer Steer all possess an elite blend of power and contact ability, yet have struggled to string together consistent performances. This has left the Reds ranked well below average in Team Total Hits, On Base Percentage, Runs Scored and in fourth in the NL Central standings.

As for the Diamondbacks, they now get to face off against a weak Reds defense that is captained by Hunter Green. Greene has had a modest season so far, possessing an ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.165. Like Cecconi, Greene is also aggressive with a tendency to throw over the plate at a high rate in an attempt to punch out. That creates a high quality contact opportunity, getting runners on base early and into scoring position.

Bet on Over 0.5 Runs (-108) at FanDuel 

San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies - Keaton Winn vs. Cal Quantrill (3:10 PM, EST)

Over 0.5 Run (-111) at FanDuel

Targeting another game in the afternoon slate, we shift our focus towards the matchup between the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies as runs are expected to be scored in bunches at Coors Field. Especially with both teams trotting out two struggling pitchers as both Keaton Winn and Cal Quantrill have had underwhelming starts to their 2024 campaign.

Starting with the Giants Keaton Winn, he comes into the contest with an ERA of 4.41, a WHIP of 1.125, a lowly 28 Total Strikeouts, 12 Batters Walked, 27 Hits Allowed, and 17 Earned Runs Against in seven games played. Colorado’s offense may rank well below average in most offensive metrics, but Winn’s inability to punch out will keep their bats alive and bolster the Rockies chances of making contact and scoring one in early.

As for the Rockies, they trot out Cal Quantrill who has had a similar start to Winn as he possesses an ERA of 4.31, a WHIP of 1.286, 26 Total Strikeouts, a startling 37 Hits Allowed, and 19 Earned Runs against in seven games played. A lower Strikeout Rate and uptick in Hits Allowed spells potential struggles right out of the gate, especially with the Giants offense benefitting from being in the friendliest hitting park in the league.

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