⚾ Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Opening Day (March 26)
📡 SBR Edge: Best NRFI Bets Today for Opening Day (March 26)
We're all over one night game for Opening Day, looking to cash our first official NRFI play of the year after winning close to 10 units a season ago. Let's lock in and ride six simple outs to victory. We've got the Guardians vs. Mariners on our list for tonight.
βΎ Best NRFI bets today: Opening Day (March 26)
See all of our expertsβ MLB picks based on the latest MLB odds.
| βΎ NRFI pick | π΅ Units | π Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians vs. Mariners NRFI (-155) | 2u β 3.29u | xBA under .21 |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 3.29 units
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π° Best NRFI bet today
Guardians vs. Mariners - 10:10 p.m. ET
- Tanner Bibee (0.00 ERA) vs. Logan Gilbert (0.00 ERA)
- NRFI records: Guardians (0-0) vs. Mariners (0-0)
I love this play as part of our best NRFI bets today because of the sample size. Over 51 plate appearances against Bibee, the Mariners own just a .213 xBA against Bibee and a .294 xwOBA. He's owned this lineup, including Cal Raleigh, who's 1-for-7 with three strikeouts against him. On the other side, Gilbert has held the Guardians to a .213 xBA and .260xwOBA over 53 plate appearances, striking the Guards out at a 26% rate. Leadoff hitter Steven Kwan, specifically, is 2-for-11 with three strikeouts against Gilbert. Fire this one up with confidence.
🤑 More MLB plays for Opening Day
If you're looking for bombs, look nowhere else but my home run predictions today. Elsewhere, our Mike Spector gets you set for a full day of action with his MLB player props today.
π΅ My betting record for MLB picks
All MLB picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 26.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0-0-0 | +0.00 units β |
| NRFI picks | 0-0-0 | +0.00 units β |
| NRFI parlays | 0-0-0 | +0.00 units β |
π‘ How I'm betting NRFI picks today (March 26)
Follow all of our MLB analysis and expert predictions for baseball season.
No matter the day, I look at how a pitcher matches up specifically to the lineup he's taking on. What's their expected batting average against him? What's their strikeout rate? More specifically, how do the top three batters fare against a specific pitcher? These are all thoughts that need to run through your mind before placing a high-variance bet like a NRFI, and slide your units accordingly.
β NRFI betting FAQ
What does NRFI mean in baseball betting?
NRFI stands for "No Run First Inning." It's a popular MLB bet that neither team will score in the first inning of a game, and the bet settles after just six outs (three per half-inning).
What does YRFI mean?
YRFI stands for "Yes Run First Inning" - the opposite of an NRFI. This MLB prop bet cashes if there's at least one run by either team in the first inning.
What should I look for when betting NRFIs?
Each team's starting pitcher is the biggest factor in cashing a NRFI bet, but you should also focus on each team's NRFI records (home vs. away) and each lineup's first-inning tendencies. Recent form can also play a bigger role than full-season numbers.
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