Thursday MLB NRFI Odds, Expert Pick, Prediction for Brewers vs. Diamondbacks: Brandon Woodruff, Merrill Kelly Give Under Value (September 1)

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Shayne Trail breaks down his favorite NRFI/YRFI bet of the day below, but you can follow all of his bets in the Action Network app.


No Runs First Inning (-130)

MatchupB. Woodruff (Brewers) vs. M. Kelly (Diamondbacks)
First Pitch9:40 p.m. ET
Best LineFanDuel

On Thursday, we head to the desert to take a NRFI Between two National League teams: the Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Brewers will send out one of their aces in Brandon Woodruff, who is 17-3 to the NRFI this season with a 9-2 road NRFI split. When facing hitters the first time through the order, Woodruff has dominated. He has only allowed 32 hits in 165 at-bats, good for a .194 average.

Here is how Woodruff has fared in the past against two key Diamondbacks hitters:

  • Ketel Marte: 2-for-7
  • Christian Walker: 1-for-4

Josh Rojas is projected to bat leadoff today and he has been struggling at the plate this past week, going 3- for-21.

The Diamondbacks will counter with Merrill Kelly, who is a solid 17-9 to the NRFI. Kelly has been one of the more reliable NRFI pitchers in Arizona's rotation.

Here is how Kelly has done in the past against these Brewers hitters:

  • Christian Yelich: 1-for-10
  • Willy Adames: 2-for-6
  • Rowdy Tellez: 0-for-3
  • Hunter Renfroe: 1-for-4

Not only has Kelly dominated Yelich, but he has also held the lineup to a collective 4-for-23. It should be noted that Tellez, who is projected to bat fourth today, is struggling at the plate at just 3-for-16 in his last 19 at-bats.

Lastly, coming into today both teams are riding a hot, 9-1 NRFI streak. Bet on the streak to continue one more time today with these two proficient NRFI pitchers.

As always, six outs to glory…


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