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MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks: Friday (5/30)

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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 it hinges on a delicate mix of strong pitching, quiet bats and a bit of early-inning luck. Here are our top MLB NRFI picks for Friday.

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

This Season: 15-11 | Last Week: 2-1 | Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs NRFI Picks

Starting Pitchers: Andrew Abbott vs. Colin Rea

A National League Central showdown at Wrigley Field offers a solid NRFI spot with slow-starting offenses and great first-inning pitchers. Andrew Abbott of the Reds has a perfect 8-0 NRFI record, while the Reds offense has a 67% NRFI hit rate while batting .287 in the first inning.

The Cubs are starting Colin Rea. He has a 6-2 NRFI record, and his offense has not scored a first-inning run in 71% of games while batting sub .250.

Play: NRFI (-104)

San Francisco Giants vs. Miami Marlins NRFI Picks

Starting Pitchers: Kyle Harrison vs. Cal Quantrill

This matchup offers two of the quietest first-inning offenses, with the Giants batting .211 and the Marlins .249. Kyle Harrison gets only his second start of the season. He allowed a first-inning run in his first start. Cal Quantrill of the Marlins has a stellar 9-1 NRFI record and is currently riding a streak of three straight NRFI results.

Play: NRFI (-120)

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers NRFI Picks

Starting Pitchers: Matthew Liberatore vs. Jack Leiter

This is my favorite NRFI spot today. Both offenses are hitting below .240 in the first inning and have recorded an NRFI result in more than 70% of games this season. Matthew Liberatore for the Cardinals has a 9-1 NRFI record and currently owns an eight-game NRFI streak. Jack Leiter for the Rangers has a 6-2 NRFI record and a two-game NRFI streak.

Play: NRFI (-111)

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