MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds & Picks: Friday (7/11)
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 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, July 11.
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Friday’s Best MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks
This Season: 18-24 | Last Week: 0-2 | Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Seattle Mariners at Detroit Tigers
Starting Pitchers: Luis Castillo vs. Tarik Skubal
One of the best NRFI spots this season comes with Luis Castillo facing off against Tarik Skubal. While Skubal has been the best pitcher so far this season, with an 83% NRFI hit rate, Castillo has an even higher NRFI hit rate at 94%. While the odds are juiced for this one, it’s too good of a matchup to pass on.
Pick: NRFI (-160)
New York Mets at Kansas City Royals
Starting Pitchers: Kodai Senga vs. Michael Wacha
Michael Wacha has been perfect in the first inning with a 100% hit rate. Kodai Senga, on the other side, has a 69% NRFI hit rate. Senga does have the advantage of facing a Royals offense that has not scored a run in the first inning of 70% of games so far.
Pick: NRFI (-110)
Pittsburgh Pirates at Minnesota Twins
Starting Pitchers: Paul Skenes vs. Joe Ryan
Another stellar NRFI spot with Paul Skenes bringing his spotless NRFI record into Minnesota against Joe Ryan and his 82% NRFI hit rate. Ryan gets the advantage of facing the worst of the two offenses as the Pirates are tied for the fewest first-inning runs this season. This one is even juicer than the Marines/Tigers NRFI, so you may want to use it as a parlay piece.
Pick: NRFI (-180)
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