MLB NRFI Picks Today | Custom Bet for Shohei Ohtani & Clayton Kershaw (Wednesday, August 23)

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. 

Our first custom NRFI selection for the day showcases Angels standout Shohei Ohtani.

This season, Ohtani has shined with a 16-6 NRFI record, including an impressive 11-2 home NRFI split. This feat elevates Ohtani's overall NRFI performance to an impressive 22-5 while pitching at home since 2022.

When encountering batters during their initial appearance in the lineup, Ohtani's performance stands out, as he concedes a mere .122 average across 172 at-bats.

Ohtani's advantage today is further enhanced by his lack of prior encounters with Reds hitters, granting him the edge of unfamiliarity.

Additionally, a slump among Reds players, including young star Elly De La Cruz — who's managed just two hits in his last 17 at-bats for a .118 average — and Spencer Steer — with a comparable .167 average, having secured only three hits in his last 18 at-bats — adds to Ohtani's favorable position.

Our second custom NRFI selection for the day features Dodgers seasoned veteran Clayton Kershaw.

This season, Kershaw has impressed with a 14-4 NRFI record, contributing to his overall NRFI prowess of 33-7 since 2022.

When confronting batters in their initial appearance in the order, Kershaw's efficiency shines, allowing only a .211 average across 152 at-bats.

Previous encounters against the Guardians' lineup illustrate Kershaw's proficiency, highlighted by his control over hitters like Kole Calhoun (2-for-18) and Jose Ramirez (1-for-5).

Kershaw's advantage today is bolstered by the current slump of Ramon Laureano, who's secured just six hits in his last 34 at-bats, resulting in a .177 average.

A similar downturn has impacted Ramirez, who's managed only eight hits in his last 41 at-bats for a .191 average.

This custom NRFI selection is -167 on DraftKings.

As always, six out to glory.