MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions: Friday (4/10)
Welcome to another beautiful day where baseball is back and the sun is starting to shine down again. Let's bet some NRFI's! NRFI stands for No-Run First Inning. It's a popular betting market where gamblers wager on whether the first inning of an MLB game will end with zero runs scored by either team. Pretty simple. NRFI bets are the best because they're quick – sometimes you'll know the outcome within minutes. NRFI bets can provide an edge over other markets if you’ve researched. I'm here to help provide that edge. As always, shop around for the best odds and be on the lookout for lineup announcements, which can significantly impact the outcome.
We hit a nice plus money YRFI last week to finish up on the day after a risky Rockies 1st inning ML play could not have been farther off but I hope you cashed a general YRFI in that game against the Phillies. Now I continue on building the bankroll today. Let's dive into some games on this April 10th slate.
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Friday's Best MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks
Last Time: 1-1 | Season: 2-3 | 2025 Season: 30-25
Los Angeles Angels vs. Cincinnati Reds
Starting Pitchers: Jack Kochanowicz vs. Chase Burns
Let's start in the great state of Ohio as Cincinnati hosts Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels are always scary because of the names at top but they rank smack dab in the middle of the MLB for runs scored in the first inning this year with much worse numbers on the road so far on the short season. Chase Burns has been electric to open the year with one run allowed in 11 IP. Kochanowicz hasn't been as hot but he's two-for-two in limiting opening frame runs and almost no one in the Reds lineup has seen anything from the Angels starter. His numbers across his career aren't as promising but the odds are favorable enough here where I can trust the recent form and early stats. I expect neither team to score in their first at-bats of the game here.
Play: NRFI (-110 at HardRock)
Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres
Starting Pitchers: Tomoyuki Sugano vs. Walker Buehler
Next up we got a divisional duel out West as the Padres host the Rockies. Colorado is always tough to figure out but they are just outside the top 10 in first run innings this year. Their potential to score early also ranks high as Walker Buehler has been struggling early this season. He's allowed seven runs in just 6.2 IP across his first two starts and if you look at last year, his first run ERA sat at 7.88 in 24 starts in 2025. The Rockies lineup is familiar with his game and it seems like he's still figuring out his game. Sugano's ERA in the first frame a year ago didn't fare much better, sitting at 7.20 in 30 starts across 2025 while allowing a .310 batting average against him. I would've expected the YRFI to be super juiced but it's not, making it the clear play today.
Play: YRFI (-104 at FanDuel)
Cleveland Guardians vs. Atlanta Braves
Starting Pitchers: Slade Cecconi vs. Bryce Elder
Finally we fly to Atlanta where the Braves play host to the Guardians. Slade Cecconi has been better than his numbers suggest so far, allowing a .184 opposing batting average despite allowing six earned runs this year, none in the first inning. He also held opponents to a .645 OPS in the opening frame a year ago, promising for this set up. Bryce Elder is on the other end with his third start of the year where he has yet to allow an earned run on the season. Cleveland has also been a subpar offense early in games and rank 26th in road batting average across their seven games away from Cleveland this year. This is another bet I really expected to be more juiced but am happy to take it at where the odds sit.
Play: NRFI (-113 at FanDuel)