MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks: Friday (4/11)
We came back down to earth from a sweep to a 1-2 day. Today’s matchups look more promising than last week’s. Here’s a look at my top three No Runs First Inning (NRFI) picks.
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Friday’s Best MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks
This Season: 4-2 | Last Week: 1-2
Colorado Rockies @ San Diego Padres
Starting Pitchers: Germán Marquez vs. Nick Pivetta
The Rockies have struggled to generate offense early, failing to score a first-inning run in 67% of their games. In contrast, the Padres have found more success out of the gate, putting up a first-inning run in 62% of their contests.
This matchup features a potentially tight duel on the mound, with Germán Márquez (2-0 NRFI) going up against Nick Pivetta (1-1 NRFI). This sets the stage for an intriguing first inning, where pitching could dominate despite the Padres' early-game edge.
Pick: NRFI (-125 at Fanatics Sportsbook)
New York Mets @ Athletics
Starting Pitchers: Griffin Canning vs. JP Sears
We are getting this NRFI at plus-money, which feels like great value compared to the data for this season. The Mets have an NRFI hit rate of 58%, and the Athletics are at 54%. Griffin Canning and JP Sears both have a 2-0 NRFI record so far. No need to overthink this one; just grab the value.
Pick: NRFI (+100 at FanDuel Sportsbook)
Chicago Cubs @ Los Angeles Dodgers
Starting Pitchers: Matthew Boyd vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
This is my favorite NRFI play of the day. Neither team was able to cross the plate in the first inning in the Tokyo Series to start the season. Matthew Boyd holds a 2-0 NRFI record this season, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto holds a 2-1 record, with one being against the Cubs in Tokyo.
For the season, the Cubs have not scored a first-inning run in 60% of games and the Dodgers have not scored a first-inning run in 43% of games.
Pick: NRFI (-128 at FanDuel Sportsbook)