Best YRFI Bets Today: Continue to Fade Clayton Kershaw

After backing the NRFI in the previous matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies, we target the opposite side of the board by taking the YRFI in game two as a pair of struggling pitchers are set to take the mound. Before that takes place, we focus on the matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves with both offenses in a position to open up the scoring early.

For more information about the YRFI market and what factors make them worth a wager, take a look at our breakdown of what YRFI bets are.

As for where to wager on YRFIs, FanDuel Sportsbook has been the top choice for the market as they routinely put out lines before everyone else and at very favorable odds when compared to the rest of the online sportsbooks.

If you have not signed up yet with FanDuel Sportsbook and are looking to wager on Tuesday’s slate of YRFIs, you can claim $150 in bonus bets by simply creating an account and winning your first bet of at least $5 wagered. Be sure to wager the $5 on a heavy favorite immediately after signing up, maximizing your chances of winning and collecting the $150 in bonus bets.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - Cristopher Sanchez vs. Clayton Kershaw (10:10 PM, EST)

Over 0.5 Run (+100) at FanDuel

It’s been a rough start to Clayton Kershaw’s return to the mound since sitting out for a prolonged period of time with an injury, looking like a shell of his former self in his two appearances so far this season. Once a former Cy Young award winner, Kershaw has put up eye-popping stats for all the wrong reasons. Entering Tuesday’s contest, Kershaw takes the mound with an ERA of 5.87, a WHIP of 1.957, and a FIP of 4.47.

While positive regression is bound to eventually swing his way after showing a history of elite production, Kershaw remains to be an instant fade target until he shows that he can keep opposing runners out of scoring position. Especially when having to battle it out against one of the best offenses in the league, a Phillies unit that ranks near the top of the board in Team Total Hits, RBIs, Total Runs Scored, and On Base Percentage.

The Phillies top of their order carries a brunt of their overall production, fielding slugger Kyle Schwarber, former two-time MLB hits leader Trea Turner, and star talent Bryce Harper. All three possess an elite blend of power and contact ability and are capable of opening up the scoring against the best of them. With Kershaw looking far from a productive pitcher, the Phillies top of their order are in a great position to deal damage early.

As for the Dodgers, their injury-riddled offense gets the opportunity to remain productive against the regressing Cristopher Sanchez. While Sanchez has managed to maintain a competitive ERA, his uptick in WHIP is a cause for concern as it sits at 1.276. Expect his inability of keeping opposing batters off the bases to be on full display, especially with the return of Freddie Freeman after he had to take some time off to deal with a family emergency.

Bet at FanDuel and get $150 in Bonus Bets

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves - Colin Rea vs. Bryce Elder (7:20 PM, EST)

Over 0.5 Run (-113) at FanDuel

Well before our first YRFI kicks off, we focus on the matchup between the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves as the Braves look to break from the pack and strengthen their position for one of the three wildcard spots. Atlanta once looked like a lock for the playoffs, yet a recent cold stretch of play saw them fall down the wildcard standings.

While their offense as a whole continues to struggle, we fortunately only have to focus on their elite top-of-the-order who remains productive. Especially with the arrival of Jorge Soler, masking the loss of production with the injuries to reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr and Ozzie Albies. Expect early success against the Brewers Colin Rea as he struggles with avoiding contact with 103 Hits Against and an FIP of 4.45.

As for the Brewers, their offense continues to quietly play at an elite rate by ranking near the well-above-league average in Team Total Hits, RBIs, Runs Scored, and On Base Percentage. Every bit of their production will be on display against the Braves' Bryce Elder as he has mightily struggled with limiting opposing scoring opportunities. Elder takes the mound with an ERA of 5.67, a WHIP of 1.543, and a FIP of 4.23.

Claim $150 in Bonus Bets at FanDuel

More MLB Best Bets Today

• Best MLB Bets Today

• Best MLB Prop Bets Today

• Best NRFI Bets Today

• Best MLB Parlay Picks Today