Monday MLB NRFI/YRFI Best Bets: Cubs-Phillies, Mets-Dodgers, More
Check out three NRFI/YRFI bets to consider for Monday's big MLB slate!
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 13: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on July 13, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Getty Images Monday brings a big MLB slate that has a 4:10 p. m.
ET first pitch. There are some notable names taking the hill, and some intriguing YRFI (Yes Runs First Inning) and NRFI (No Runs First Inning) bets to consider. With that in mind, let’s dive into three such potentially profitable scenarios for today’s games: Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies, 6:40 p.
m. ET Bet: NRFI (-115 on FanDuel Sportsbook) The Cubs and Phillies begin a three-game series Monday evening with a Javier Assad-Cristopher Sanchez matchup, and while the projected total is a somewhat elevated 8. 0 runs, we should have a good chance at scoreless first inning given the overall body of work of both starters.
Assad has logged just one start so far this season, allowing just one hit over 5. 2 scoreless innings to the Rays while recording a 3:2 K:BB. In seven opening frames a season ago, Assad pitched to a 1.