MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds & Picks: Friday (8/29)
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 or Yes Runs First Inning (YRFI) picks for Friday, August 29th.
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Friday’s Best MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks
This Season: 26-33 | Last Week: 0-2 | Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Starting Pitchers: Freddy Peralta vs. Shane Bieber
Shane Bieber is coming into only his second start of the season, but he did record a scoreless first inning in his first start. Freddy Peralta has been as consistent as they come, recording an NRFI in 23 of his 27 starts. The Brewers’ offense continues to struggle with a 78% NRFI hit rate this season. The Blue Jays have fared slightly better at 72%.
Play: NRFI (-156)
Seattle Mariners vs. Cleveland Guardians
Starting Pitchers: George Kirby vs. Logan Allen
George Kirby brings his seven-game NRFI streak into this contest against Logan Allen and his three-game NRFI streak. Both the Mariners and Guardians have an NRFI hit rate over 70%, but both are batting under .250 in the first inning. The wind is blowing in from center field today at Progressive Field.
Play: NRFI (-130)
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Boston Red Sox
Starting Pitchers: Paul Skenes vs. Payton Tolle
Paul Skenes’ perfect NRFI record was finally broken in his last start. He looks to bounce back against a Red Sox offense hitting .267 in the first inning, but that has recorded an NRFI in 68% of its games. Payton Tolle is making his first start of the season, but faces a Pirates offense that has struggled all season with a 73% NRFI hit rate and batting slightly above .250.
Play: NRFI (-146)
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