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MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds & Picks: Friday (7/4)

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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 4th.

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Friday's Best MLB NRFI Picks & No Runs First Inning Bets

This Season: 18-22 | Last Week: 1-1 | Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

San Francisco Giants vs. Athletics NRFI Picks

Starting Pitchers: Justin Verlander vs. JP Sears

Let’s keep it simple with this one. Justin Verlander has a 77% NRFI hit rate and JP Sears has a near-perfect 94% NRFI hit rate. The Athletics’ offense has gone scoreless in the first inning in 69% of its games, while the Giants sit at 74%. This feels too good to pass up at even money.

Play: NRFI (+100)

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs NRFI Picks

Starting Pitchers: Miles Mikolas vs. Colin Rea

The pitching matchup in this National League Central matchup isn’t the best, but it isn’t the worst either. Miles Mikolas comes in with a 63% NRFI hit rate and Colin Rea is at a 62% hit rate. Neither offense has scored in the first inning in 70% or more of games this season. These teams played a four-game series within the last two weeks and posted an NRFI in three games.

Play: NRFI (+112)

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