MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds & Picks: Friday (6/20)
When betting on baseball, few props offer the quick thrill and strategic nuance of the MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) wager. It’s a bet that’s over in six outs - or sooner if things go sideways - and it hinges on a delicate mix of strong pitching, quiet bats and a bit of early-inning luck. Below are my top MLB NRFI picks for Friday, June 20th.
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Friday’s Best MLB NRFI Picks & No Runs First Inning Bets
This Season: 17-18 | Last Week: 1-2
Texas Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Starting Pitchers: Jacob deGrom vs. Mike Burrows
The pitching matchup isn't the greatest for this NRFI pick, as both pitchers have a sub-70 % NRFI record. However, they've found their footing in recent starts, as Jacob deGrom is on a two-game NRFI streak and Burrows is on a three-game NRFI streak.
The struggling offenses are what stand out in this one, with both teams having a 70% or better NRFI hit rate and batting sub-.230 in the first inning.
Play: NRFI (-135 at ESPN Bet)
Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Starting Pitchers: Jack Flaherty vs. Shane Baz
You won't find a more elite pitching matchup for an NRFI wager than Jack Flaherty versus Shane Baz. Both pitchers hold a 13-1 NRFI record with Flaherty on a six-game NRFI streak and Baz on a 10-game NRFI streak.
The Tigers’ offense has performed better coming out of the game with a 68% NRFI hit rate and batting sub-.281. The Rays on the other hand not so much with a 78% NRFI hit rate and a .252 batting average. We're backing two NRFI studs on the mound to get the job done.
Play: NRFI (-120 at FanDuel Sportsbook)
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels
Starting Pitchers: Hunter Brown vs. Yusei Kikuchi
This matchup offers a good mix of NRFI pitchers and offenses that tend to take a couple of innings to get rolling. Hunter Brown comes in with an 11-3 NRFI record and Yusei Kikuchi with an 11-4 NRFI record. The Angels are batting .271 with a 68% NRFI hit rate but are facing the better pitcher in this game. The Astros are hitting just .229 with an outstanding 80% NRFI hit rate.
Play: NRFI (-130 at ESPN Bet)
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