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MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds & Picks: Friday (8/8)

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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, August 8th.

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Friday’s Best MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks

This Season: 24-28 | Last Week: 1-2 | Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

Los Angeles Angels vs. Detroit Tigers

Starting Pitchers: Kyle Hendricks vs. Tarik Skubal

Let’s start with low-hanging fruit and hopefully a sweat-free win. Tarik Skubal is one of the most dominant NRFI pitchers with an 86% hit rate facing an Angels offense that has scored a first-inning run in 66% of its games (third in the league). On the other side, Kyle Hendricks has an NRFI in eight of his last 10 starts. Fortunately, he gets the better matchup against a Tigers offense that has an NRFI in 72% of its games (16th in the league).

Play: NRFI (-140)

New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Starting Pitchers: Kodai Senga vs. Brandon Woodruff

Both pitchers come into this game with an NRFI hit rate over 75%. Kodai Senga has an NRFI in his last five starts, while Woodruff has an NRFI in four of his previous five starts. These offenses have struggled all season to score runs early. The Rays have an NRFI in 73% of their games, while the Mets are at 71%. Both rank in the top 20 in the league.

Play: NRFI (-130)

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Seattle Mariners

Starting Pitchers: Drew Rasmussen vs. Luis Castillo

Luis Castillo has been one of the elite NRFI pitchers this season with a 96% hit rate. He has not allowed a first-inning run since May 9th. He faces a Rays offense that ranks in the top 10 with an NRFI hit rate of 73%. Drew Rasmussen has a 71% NRFI hit rate, but has struggled recently with an NRFI in three of his last five starts. The Mariners have only scored a first-inning run in one more game than the Rays.

Play: NRFI (-130)

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