Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Predictions for Shohei Ohtani, Pirates/Reds NRFI)

Breaking down the best bets to place for the Major League Baseball action on Friday, Sept. 20.

Sep 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

 For today’s edition of Walk off Wagers, I’m going to deviate from my usual longer breakdowns. Instead, there are a couple of bets on the board that I want to grab and not overcomplicate.  

I think you’ll agree. Let’s have some fun. 

All odds according to DraftKings. 

MLB Best Bets Today for Friday, Sept. 20

• Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds NRFI (-130)
• Shohei Ohtani over 1.5 bases (+105)

Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds NRFI (-130)

We are going to keep  playing Pirates NRFI till it breaks.

Pittsburgh has scored in the first inning just 16% of the time this season when on the road. That’s the worst mark in MLB. 

Cincinnati has scored in the first inning just 24% of the time at home this season.

Both starters have a sub 3.50 ERA in the first inning (Nick Martinez, Mitch Keller) and both teams are averaging fewer than four runs per game this month. 

Shohei Ohtani over 1.5 total bases (+105)

We are getting plus money for Shohei Ohtani to have more than one base the day after he went 6-for-6 with three homers, two stolen bases, 10 RBI and founded the 50/50 club.  

Oh, and did I mention the game is being played at Coors Field where games are averaging nearly 11 runs per game?  

Let’s not overthink this. 

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