MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds, Picks & Predictions: Astros vs. Orioles (9/22)
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MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds, Picks & Predictions: Astros vs. Orioles
The Astros are red hot right now as they enter off of a sweep against the Rays and have now won 10 out of their last 11 games. They’ll take on the Orioles for four games this weekend, and the pitching matchup for game one is Justin Verlander vs. Kyle Bradish. This one’s set for 7:05 p.m. ET tonight from Camden Yards.
Verlander just about has the A.L. Cy Young award locked up at this point, as he’s currently -400 at DraftKings. The veteran hurler has been magnificent this season, and he’s doing it coming off of Tommy John surgery at the age of 39. Verlander enters tonight’s game at 17-3 with a 1.78 ERA (1st) and 0.83 WHIP (1st) over 25 starts. The right-hander has made one start since returning from the 15-day IL, and he was electric over 5.0 innings against the Athletics. Verlander held them hitless and allowed just one walk in the winning effort.
Bradish hasn’t been at his best this season as he comes into this one at 3-7 with a 5.05 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 20 starts. Most recently, the right-hander threw against the Blue Jays on Saturday and allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk. Bradish went 4 2/3 innings and was saddled with the loss.
While Bradish hasn’t been great overall this year, he’s been solid as of late. He’s posted a 2.12 ERA over his last five starts, including a great outing against the Astros to close out August. Bradish went 8.0 innings against Houston and held them scoreless on two hits and a pair of walks. As for Verlander, what do we even need to say? He’s at the top of his game right now. It’s worth mentioning that he pitched in the same series and went 3.0 scoreless innings before being removed with the calf injury that ultimately sent him to the 15-day IL. Let’s ride with NRFI in this A.L. matchup tonight at Camden.
Bet: Astros at Orioles NRFI (-150 via DraftKings)
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