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Best NRFI Bets Today: Top No Run First Inning Picks & Predictions for Aug. 10

My best NRFI bets today break down the top no run first inning picks across Monday's MLB slate with pitcher matchup analysis for each game.
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson - who's featured in my best NRFI bets today - delivers a pitch.
Pictured: Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson - who's featured in my best NRFI bets today - delivers a pitch. Photo by: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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🤑 Best NRFI Bets Today for Monday (August 10)

A fresh week means new opportunities to fatten our collective wallet - let's do just that. Today, we're tackling the Rangers vs. Angels and Brewers vs. Padres to get the juices flowing. Let's bring those units home with our best NRFI bets today.


⚾ Best NRFI bets today: Monday, August 10

See all of our experts’ MLB picks based on the latest MLB odds. Odds via FanDuel.

⚾ NRFI pick šŸ’µ Units šŸ“ Notes
Rangers vs. Angels NRFI (-120) 2u -> 1.66u Rangers own .208 xBA vs. Detmers
Brewers vs. Padres NRFI (-165) 1u -> 0.61u Brewers own .138 xBA vs. Mize

Total wagered: 3 units | Max profit: 2.27 units

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šŸ’° Best NRFI bets today (Monday, August 10)

Rangers vs. Angels NRFI (-120) - 9:38 p.m. ET

  • MacKenzie Gore (4.55 ERA) vs. Reid Detmers (4.12 ERA)
  • NRFI records: Rangers (73-45) vs. Angels (63-55)

When strong sample sizes meet two of the best NRFI teams in baseball, six simple outs should be easy to come by. Between these two starting pitchers, they have a combined 141 plate appearances against them in this specific matchup. Detmers has limited this Rangers offense to a .304 xwOBA across 69 at-bats, while Gore has done an even better job, holding this Angels' offense to a .263 mark over 56 at-bats. I'd pric this play closer to -135 betting odds, so let's hit the button with this value.

Brewers vs. Padres NRFI (-165) - 9:40 p.m. ET

  • Logan Henderson (2.70 ERA) vs. Casey Mize (3.49 ERA)
  • NRFI records: Brewers (57-61) vs. Padres (47-72)

Mize may have not have had the best Padres debut, but he's in a prime bounce-back spot against a team he's dominated over the course of his career. Over 45 plate appearances, the Brewers own just a .139 xBA, .187 xSLG, and .204 xwOBA, that will absolutely play as part of our best NRFI bets today. Henderson goes for the Brewers on the other side, and he's just been simply fantastic this year. He hasn't allowed a run in the first frame in seven straight starts, and should be able to cut through the Padres top three. 

💣️ More MLB player props for Monday

Looking for more plays? Look no further than Corey Scott's home run predictions today.


šŸŽŸļø Most-bet NRFIs today

Betting insights via BetMGM.

1. Brewers vs. Padres (-155)
2. Red Sox vs. Blue Jays (-125)
3. Astros vs. Giants (-115)
4. Mets vs. Braves (-115)
5. Orioles vs. Twins (-120)


šŸ’µ My betting record for MLB picks

All MLB picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 26.

Bet type Record Net profit
NRFI picks 58-57 +0.83 units 

šŸ’” How I'm betting NRFI picks today (August 10)

Follow all of our MLB analysis and expert predictions for baseball season.

A NRFI (No Run First Inning) bet carries high variance, meaning success requires a disciplined, daily dive into the data. Before placing a wager, run through a strict checklist: analyze how the starting pitcher matches up against the top three hitters in the lineup, track underlying metrics like strikeout rates (K%) and expected batting averages (xBA), and review recent team-specific first-inning scoring trends. Because a single mistake or lucky hit can ruin the bet instantly, always use this daily routine to guide your wagers and scale your unit sizing accordingly to protect your bankroll.