2025 MLB action rolls on, and I'm back with my favorite NRFI bets for today's slate.
The Yankees and Tigers kick off early at 3:10 p.m. ET, and I’m backing offense in that matchup. Later on, I’m looking for a quieter start between the Blue Jays and Red Sox.
YRFI Pick Today: Yankees vs. Tigers (-104 at Sportsbook)
Yankees vs Tigers Odds - Game Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
This YRFI pick is as straightforward as they come. The Yankees and Tigers have been tearing it up in the first inning, boasting impressive batting averages of .341 and .458, respectively. Aaron Judge, the Yankees' powerhouse, has been particularly lethal, going 3-for-9 with three homers in the first inning so far. Notably, Judge has an .800 batting average against Tigers' starter Casey Mize, with 4 hits in 5 at-bats, including two doubles and a 2.000 OPS . With such dominant performances, a single swing from Judge could easily cash in our YRFI bet.
NRFI Pick Today: Blue Jays vs. Red Sox (-104 at Sportsbook)
Blue Jays vs Red Sox Odds - Game Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
Shifting gears to the Blue Jays vs. Red Sox matchup, the NRFI is the move. The Blue Jays have struggled to produce runs in the first inning this season. While Andrés Giménez has shown some strength, key hitters like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette have underwhelming first-inning OPS figures, both south of .600. On the mound, Easton Lucas, a crafty lefty, is set to start for Toronto . Although it's a bit of a gamble, the conditions suggest a quiet first inning, making NRFI the favorable bet here.
