Best NRFI Bets Today: Brewers Offense to Struggle Against Chris Sale

Since getting the recognition he deserves as the rightful betting favorite for the NL Cy Young award, Chris Sale has an opportunity to pad his lead at the top of the oddsboard against the elite Milwaukee Brewers offense. While that takes place, we also focus on the matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox as offensive production should be tough to come by for both offenses.

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Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers - Chris Sale vs. Freddy Peralta (2:10 PM, EST)

Under 0.5 Run (-140) at FanDuel

Even at 56-49, it’s considered an underwhelming year for the Atlanta Braves who entered the season listed as one of the favorites to win the World Series. The Braves are staring at a reality where they may miss the playoffs entirely, sitting 8.5 games back for first place in the NL East division standings and in a battle for a wildcard spot against the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Their lack of offensive production has been the main culprit for their struggles all season long as the Braves have had to battle through injuries with reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr out for the season and Ozzie Albies out for two months. Entering Wednesday’s contest against the Brewers, the Braves offense ranks below league average in Team Total Hits, RBIs, Total Runs Scored, and On Base Percentage.

Speaking of regression, the Brewers Freddy Peralta has gone through a cold stretch of play since being listed as one of the favorites to win the NL Cy Young award earlier in the year. Even though his WHIP has crept up to 1.207, the Braves inability to generate consistent offensive production brings some relief towards Peralta’s chances of shutting them down. Especially with his low Contact Rate, only conceding 95 Total Hits in 21 games played.

On the other side of the field, the Braves roll out current NL Cy Young betting favorite Chris Sale who gets the task of shutting down a Brewers offense that ranks near the top of the board in the same previously mentioned offensive metrics. Sale has excelled at limiting opposing scoring opportunities all season long, taking the mound with an ERA of 2.68, a WHIP of 0.920, FIP of 2.30, 83 Hits Against, and 35 Earned Runs Allowed.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox - Brady Singer vs. Drew Thorpe (2:10 PM, EST)

Under 0.5 Run (-113) at FanDuel

Starting at the same time as our first NRFI, our next one gets underway when the Kansas City Royals look to keep their wildcard hopes alive against the lowly Chicago White Sox. The Royals were making a run for the AL Central division title before a cold stretch of play knocked them down the standings, now having to keep their playoff hopes alive by grabbing one of the three highly coveted wildcard spots.

Getting the opportunity to shut down the lowly White Sox offense is as good an opportunity as they can ask for as Chicago ranks in the bottom two in Team Total Hits, RBIs, Total Runs Scored, and On Base Percentage. Their struggles on offense are poised to continue against the Royals Brady Singer as he takes the mound with an ERA of 2.82, a WHIP of 1.178, and FIP of 3.83.

As for the Royals offense, their inability to get on base at a league average rate leaves them prone to scoring lulls as their batters struggle to get into scoring position. Making contact will be tough to come by against the White Sox Drew Thorpe as he enters the contest with a WHIP of 1.195 and an average of just 3.5 Hits Against per game in 8 total games played.

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