MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds & Picks: Friday (9/12)

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 No Runs First Inning (NRFI) picks for Friday, September 12th.

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

This Season: 28-36 | Last Week: 0-2 | Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago Cubs

Starting Pitchers: Shane Baz vs. Matthew Boyd

The lone Friday day game presents an appealing NRFI opportunity. Both offenses sit at a 71% NRFI hit rate and had an NRFI in their last game. Matthew Boyd has an NRFI hit rate of 79% on the season and is looking to bounce back from allowing a first-inning run in his last start. Shane Baz has been slightly better with an 82% hit rate and is on a two-game NRFI streak.

Pick: NRFI (-132)

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Detroit Tigers vs. Miami Marlins

Starting Pitchers: Tarik Skubal vs. Sandy Alcantara

By now, we know just how elite Tarik Skubal has been in the first inning this season with an 89% hit rate and a 12-game NRFI streak heading into today. On the other side, Sandy Alcantara has been mediocre with a 69% NRFI hit rate for the season and allowed a run in his last start.

Both offenses are hovering around a .250 batting average in the first inning, and each has a 73% NRFI hit rate. This is more about backing Skubal and a Tigers offense that typically takes a couple of innings to get rolling.

Pick: NRFI (-170)

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