MLB NRFI Picks Today | Bailey Falter, Nick Lodolo in Phillies vs Reds on Thursday, April 13

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

Phillies vs.

Reds

Today, we travel to Great American Ball Park to find value in a NRFI between two National League teams.

In today's matchup, we have the rising star and left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Nick Lodolo. Last season, Lodolo achieved an impressive 15-4 record, including a 10-2 home NRFI split. This season, Lodolo has been particularly effective against the top three hitters of opposing lineups, allowing just two hits in 16 at-bats.

When facing the Philadelphia Phillies, Lodolo has successfully held his own against key batters such as Alec Bohm (2-for-8), Nick Castellanos (1-for-7), Kyle Schwarber (0-for-6), J.T. Realmuto (1-for-7) and Trea Turner (0-for-2). Over the past week, the Phillies have struggled at the plate, ranking among the weakest-hitting teams in the league with only three hits in 21 plate appearances, resulting in a dismal .150 average.

Opposing Lodolo on the mound for the Phillies is Bailey Falter, who posted an 11-5 NRFI record last season, including a remarkable 8-1 road NRFI split. Like Lodolo, Falter has also effectively neutralized key Reds hitters such as leadoff batter Jonathan India (0-for-5), TJ Friedl (0-for-2), Tyler Stephenson (1-for-3), and Wil Myers (0-for-3). Myers, who is projected to bat fifth today, finds himself in a potentially crucial spot with an abysmal expected batting average (xBA) of just .199.

Back these two promising NRFI pitchers who have respectable numbers against their matchups today, to pitch a scoreless first inning today. This NRFI is priced at (-115) via DraftKings Sportsbook.

As always, six outs to glory…