⚾ Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Friday, March 27
📡 SBR Edge: Best NRFI Bets Today for Friday (March 27)
After going 0-1 on Opening Day, we've found two strong plays to get us back on track on this fine Friday. Let's lock in and ride six simple outs to victory. We've got the Yankees vs. Giants and Royals vs. Braves to get us a couple of Ws.
βΎ Best NRFI bets today: March 27
See all of our expertsβ MLB picks based on the latest MLB odds.
| βΎ NRFI pick | π΅ Units | π Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yankees vs. Giants NRFI (-125) | 1u β 1.80u | Yankees xBA vs. Ray is .211 |
| Royals vs. Braves NRFI (-145) | 1u -> 1.68u | Royals own .242 xwOBA vs. Sale |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 3.48 units
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π° Best NRFI bets today
Yankees vs. Giants - 4:35 p.m. ET
- Cam Schlittler (0.00 ERA) vs. Robbie Ray (0.00 ERA)
- NRFI records: Yankees (1-0) vs. Giants (1-0)
The Yankees' young ace is coming off a tremendous 2025 campaign and an even better spring training. It's going to take the Giants some time to get acclimated to his stuff. If he can stay in the zone and not issue any free passes, he should have no problem getting three outs for us in the first. On the other side, the Yankees own a .211 xBA against Ray across 106 plate appearances. Leadoff hitter Trent Grisham is 1-for-6 against him lifetime, which give us a solid chance at getting that coveted first out of the game.
Royals vs. Braves - 7:15 p.m. ET
- Cole Ragans (0.00 ERA) vs. Chris Sale (0.00 ERA)
- NRFI records: Royals (0-0) vs. Braves (0-0)
Ragans has been able to dice up this Braves lineup over the course of his career, striking them out at a 32% rate across 37 plate appearances - I'll fire this play up with confidence as a result. The Royals own just a .196 xBA across 96 plate appearances against Sale, with Bobby Witt Jr. going 0-for-2 against the lefty in his career. Let's look for him to continue that 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 | 0-1 | +0.00 units β |
| NRFI picks | 0-1 | +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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