Shayne Trail breaks down his favorite NRFI/YRFI bets of the day below, but you can follow all of his bets in the Action Network app.
Shohei Ohtani & Clayton Kershaw
Reds vs. Angels, 4:07 p.m. ET | Dodgers vs. Guardians, 7:10 p.m. ET
Our first custom NRFI selection for the day showcases Angels standout Shohei Ohtani.
This season, Ohtani has shined with a 16-6 NRFI record, including an impressive 11-2 home NRFI split. This feat elevates Ohtani's overall NRFI performance to an impressive 22-5 while pitching at home since 2022.
When encountering batters during their initial appearance in the lineup, Ohtani's performance stands out, as he concedes a mere .122 average across 172 at-bats.
Ohtani's advantage today is further enhanced by his lack of prior encounters with Reds hitters, granting him the edge of unfamiliarity.
Additionally, a slump among Reds players, including young star Elly De La Cruz — who's managed just two hits in his last 17 at-bats for a .118 average — and Spencer Steer — with a comparable .167 average, having secured only three hits in his last 18 at-bats — adds to Ohtani's favorable position.
Our second custom NRFI selection for the day features Dodgers seasoned veteran Clayton Kershaw.
This season, Kershaw has impressed with a 14-4 NRFI record, contributing to his overall NRFI prowess of 33-7 since 2022.
When confronting batters in their initial appearance in the order, Kershaw's efficiency shines, allowing only a .211 average across 152 at-bats.
Previous encounters against the Guardians' lineup illustrate Kershaw's proficiency, highlighted by his control over hitters like Kole Calhoun (2-for-18) and Jose Ramirez (1-for-5).
Kershaw's advantage today is bolstered by the current slump of Ramon Laureano, who's secured just six hits in his last 34 at-bats, resulting in a .177 average.
A similar downturn has impacted Ramirez, who's managed only eight hits in his last 41 at-bats for a .191 average.
This custom NRFI selection is -167 on DraftKings.
As always, six out to glory.
