MLB NRFI Odds, Expert Pick: Why to Back Nola & Gallen in Tuesday’s Opening Inning
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images. Pictured: Zac Gallen (Diamondbacks)
- Aaron Nola (Phillies) squares off against Zac Gallen (Diamonbacks) in this National League NRFI.
- Philadelphia NRFI's on the road 80% of the time while Nola is 21-4 to the NRFI.
- Shayne Trail dives into why he's taking these two teams to go scoreless in the opening inning on Tuesday.
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 (-132)
| Matchup | A. Nola (Phillies) vs. Z. Gallen (Diamondbacks) |
| First Pitch | 9:40 p.m. ET |
| Best Line | FanDuel |
On Tuesday, we head to the desert to find value in the NRFI between two National League teams: the Phillies and the Diamondbacks:
The Phillies will send out Aaron Nola. Coming into today, Nola is 21-4 to the NRFI, with an impressive 10-2 road NRFI split. When facing hitters the first time through the order, Nola has held them in check, only allowing a .180 average.
Here's how Nola has fared in the past against these Arizona hitters:
- Christian Walker: 0-for-2
- Daulton Varsho: 0-for-2
- Josh Rojas: 1-for-3
Ketel Marte, who is projected to bat fourth today, is struggling at the plate of late. Marte has gone just 4-for-21 in his last seven days.
Right behind him is a struggling Josh Rojas, who has gone 4-for-25 in his last seven.
Both are hitting under a .200 average.
The Diamondbacks will counter with their ace, Zac Gallen. Coming into today, Gallen is 20-4 to the NRFI, with an excellent 10-2 home NRFI split.
When facing teams' lead-off hitters Gallen has dominated. He has only allowed a .167 average (and has issued three walks) to the 66 lead-off hitters he has faced.
Here's how Gallen has fared in the past against these Phillies hitters:
- J.T. Realmuto: 0-for-3
- Rhys Hoskins: 1-for-3
- Nick Castellanos: 1-for-2
- Kyle Schwarber: 1-for-2
The Phillies, to a surprise, are a terrible YRFI team when on the road. They NRFI on the road 80% of the time in 2022, with only the Pirates, Marlins and Tigers being worse.
Bet on these two 20-win NRFI pitchers to continue their successful 2022 NRFI campaigns.
Take the NRFI between the Phillies and Diamondbacks.
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