Let’s take a look at some No Runs First Inning prop bet odds and picks for today’s game: Cardinals vs. Brewers.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Top MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks & Odds: Cardinals vs. Brewers
This is by far the most intriguing game on the MLB schedule tonight as the Cardinals and Brewers start a four-game series, and they each hold a share of the lead in the N.L. Central. Furthermore, in game one, we have a dynamite pitching matchup between Miles Mikolas and Corbin Burnes. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET from Milwaukee tonight.
Mikolas has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year. The right-hander comes in with a 5-4 record to go along with a 2.62 ERA (12th) and 0.97 WHIP (13th) over 13 starts. Mikolas is coming off a dominant outing against the Pirates, where he held them to one unearned run on one hit over 8.2 innings of work.
Burnes last pitched on Wednesday against the Mets, recorded a quality start, and picked up a win. The 2021 Cy Young winner lasted 6.0 innings and allowed just two earned runs on five hits while striking out eight. He enters tonight's game with a 4-4 record to go along with a 2.52 ERA (10th) and 0.95 WHIP (10th). Burnes has also struck out 100 batters this year, ranking second overall in the league.
At least on paper, this game is shaping into an instant classic-a pitching matchup featuring two top-end starters with two teams notorious for playing in low-scoring games. I'm riding with NRFI here as both pitchers are in great form and should be able to limit their opponents early on. Burnes threw against the Cardinals in May and held them scoreless over 7.0 innings of work. Mikolas has faced the Brewers in 104 at-bats, holding them to a .240 batting average. Willy Adames and Hunter Renfroe are both 1-6 against him, while Christian Yelich is 5-28. Look for a scoreless first inning tonight in Milwaukee.
Bet: Cardinals at Brewers NRFI (-115 via FanDuel)
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