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MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Odds & Picks: Tuesday (9/2)

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There are 14 games tonight. So, there are many options to pick from for a No Runs First Inning (NRFI) or Yes Runs First Inning (YRFI) wager tonight. Nevertheless, I’ve narrowed it down to my two favorite selections for Tuesday, September 2.

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

    (Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

    Seattle Mariners (-110) at Tampa Bay Rays (-106) | O/U 7.5 (-115/-105)

    Starting Pitchers: Bryan Woo vs. Drew Rasmussen

    Bryan Woo and Drew Rasmussen are both supremely talented pitchers, and both are in good form. According to FanGraphs, Woo has had the following stats in his previous five starts spanning 31.2 innings.

    • 2.27 ERA
    • 2.72 xFIP
    • 2.78 SIERA
    • 0.88 WHIP
    • 4.8 BB%
    • 31.5 K%

    Rasmussen has tallied the following stats in his last five starts, totaling 29.1 innings.

    • 1.53 ERA
    • 3.27 xFIP
    • 3.37 SIERA
    • 0.78 WHIP
    • 2.8 BB%
    • 24.3 K%

    Both hurlers have a knack for getting off on the right foot. Woo has a 2.65 ERA and 2.91 xFIP in his first time through the order as a starter this year and a 2.04 ERA and 3.09 xFIP in his career. Meanwhile, Rasmussen has a 3.03 ERA and 3.14 xFIP in his first time through the order as a starter this year and a 2.34 ERA and 3.09 xFIP in his career.

    Woo has thrown a scoreless first inning in 16-of-26 starts in 2025, with a scoreless first inning against the Rays on August 10. Finally, Rasmussen has thrown a scoreless first inning in 19-of-26 starts, 11-of-15 at home and twirled one against the Mariners on August 8.

    Pick: YRFI (-113)

    Baltimore Orioles (+146) at San Diego Padres (-174) | O/U 8.5 (-105/-115)

    Starting Pitchers: Tyler Wells vs. Yu Darvish

    Tyler Wells is making his season debut for the Orioles. Yet, he’s pitched well on his rehab assignment. In six starts (one in Double-A and five in Triple-A), Wells has rattled off a 2.49 ERA, 4.29 xFIP, 1.11 WHIP, 6.0 BB%, 24.0 K% and 14.9 SwStr% in 25.1 innings.

    Wells has done well early in games through his young career. In 46 career starts for the Orioles, Wells has a 3.67 ERA, 4.29 xFIP, 1.04 WHIP, 5.8 BB% and 24.2 K% in his first time through the order. He can start the first inning by keeping the Friars off the scoreboard.

    Yu Darvish has been inconsistent this year. However, he’s outstanding at home, twirling a 2.95 ERA. 4.11 xFIP and 0.84 WHIP in four starts spanning 21.1 innings. Darvish has also gotten off to a clean start in games, tossing a scoreless first inning in seven of his 10 starts, including all four of his home turns.

    Pick: NRFI (-118)

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