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MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks: Friday (5/23)

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When betting on baseball, few props offer the quick thrill and strategic nuance of the No Runs First Inning (NRFI) wager. It’s a bet that’s over in six outs-or sooner if things go sideways - and it hinges on a delicate mix of strong pitching, quiet bats and a bit of early-inning luck.

Friday’s slate features a trio of NRFI spots that look promising to build your bankroll. Let’s break down the best NRFI spots on the board.

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

This Season: 13-10 | Last Week: 3-0

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds

Starting Pitchers: Matthew Boyd vs. Hunter Greene

A matchup of National League Central foes presents a great NRFI opportunity with a returning Hunter Greene. He has a stellar NRFI record of 7-1 with a streak of three straight NRFI results before injury.

Matthew Boyd comes in with a 7-2 NRFI record. We’re leaning on the pitching matchup as both teams have around 50% NRFI offenses during the season.

Play: NRFI (-140 at DraftKings Sportsbook)

Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Starting Pitchers: Freddy Peralta vs. Paul Skenes

Another National League Central matchup, another great NRFI matchup. Paul Skenes is a perfect 10-0 this season, while Freddy Peralta is 8-2 with a three-game NRFI streak.

Both teams are batting sub .250 in the first inning. The odds are juiced in this one, but the juice is worth the squeeze in this matchup.

Play: NRFI (-160 at DraftKings Sportsbook)

San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals

Starting Pitchers: Landen Roupp vs. MacKenzie Gore

The Nationals come into this one on a four-game (Yes Runs First Inning) YRFI streak, but facing Landen Roupp will be a tough challenge for the top of the order. Roupp has a 7-2 NRFI record and is on a four-game NRFI streak.

MacKenzie Gore has a 7-3 NRFI record. The Giants’ offense struggles in the first inning with a .219 batting average, while the Nationals have an impressive .296 first-inning batting average.

Play: NRFI (-125 at FanDuel Sportsbook)

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