⚾ Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Friday, April 17
📡 SBR Edge: Best NRFI Bets Today for Friday (April 17)
After going 1-1 last night, it's time to get back to winning our lone bet on this fine Friday. We're targeting the Rangers vs. Mariners to get us six simple outs. Both pitchers are going up against teams with a xBA of .210 or worse against them in their specific matchups - we love that. Let's throw up a few zeroes befoe the end of the week, shall we?
ā¾ Best NRFI bets today: April 17
See all of our expertsā MLB picks based on the latest MLB odds.
| ā¾ NRFI pick | šµ Units | š Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rangers vs. Mariners NRFI (-180) | 2u ā 1.11u | Mariners own .184 xBA vs. deGrom |
Total wagered: 2 unit | Max profit: 1.11 units
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š° Best NRFI bets today for Friday
Rangers vs. Mariners NRFI (-180) - 9:40 p.m. ET
- Jacob deGrom (2.87 ERA) vs. Logan Gilbert (4.18 ERA)
- NRFI records: Rangers (8-11) vs. Mariners (8-12)
deGrom vs. Gilbert, do I need to say anything else? No? Well, I will anyway.
Not only are these two aces going toe-to-toe, but they dominate the respective lineups they face tonight. The Rangers own just a .265 xwOBA against Gilbert, who's also striking them out at a 27% clip. On the other side, it doesn't get easier against deGrom, who's limiting Seattle to a .184 xBA. To make matters worse, Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena are a combined 1-for-21 against him in their career. Let's win this two unit bet - I'd play this to -200.
šµ My betting record for MLB picks
All MLB picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 26.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 11-16 | -4.99 units |
| NRFI picks | 11-14 | -2.99 units |
š” How I'm betting NRFI picks today (April 15)
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? What's each team's NRFI record? 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.
ā 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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