Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Thursday, Aug. 13
📡 SBR Edge: City of Stars and NRFIs
I'm expecting no first-inning runs in L.A. tonight, as my best NRFI bets today are Brewers vs. Dodgers NRFI (+102) and Rangers vs. Angels NRFI (-135). Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki hasn't allowed a first-inning run in five straight starts, while Angels starter Walbert Urena hasn't allowed one in any of his last eight starts.
βΎ Best NRFI bets today: Aug. 13
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| βΎ NRFI pick | π΅ Units | π Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brewers vs. Dodgers NRFI (+102 via FanDuel) | 1.96u β 2u | Sasaki hasn't allowed a first-inning run in 5 straight starts. |
| Rangers vs. Angels NRFI (-135 via DraftKings) | 1.35u β 1u | Urena has thrown 8 straight scoreless first innings. |
Total wagered: 3.31 units | Max profit: 3 units
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π° Best NRFI bet today
Brewers vs. Dodgers NRFI (10:10 p.m. ET)
- Shane Drohan (3.87 ERA) vs. Roki Sasaki (4.54 ERA)
- NRFI records: Brewers (64-57) vs. Dodgers (61-60)
We cashed on the Royals vs. Dodgers NRFI at +124 on FanDuel Wednesday, and I'm going back to the well with the Dodgers again.
Sasaki has been impressive lately. He hasn't allowed a first-inning run in any of his last five starts and has allowed just five earned runs over his last four starts (24 innings).
Brewers starter Shane Drohan has been solid early in recent starts as well, not allowing a first-inning run in either of his last two starts. Brewers vs. Dodgers NRFI (+102) at FanDuel is the best line available among the top sports betting sites.
🤫 Shhh... I'm Trying to Hear the Dodgers' Bats in the 1st Inning
The Dodgers haven't scored a first-inning run in any of their last six games.
π₯ More NRFI picks today
Rangers vs. Angels NRFI (10:07 p.m. ET)
- Jacob deGrom (3.87 ERA) vs. Walbert Urena (2.83 ERA)
- NRFI records: Rangers (46-75) vs. Angels (56-65)
Despite these teams' NRFI records on the season, it's hard not to take the NRFI when Jacob deGrom and Urena are the starting pitchers.
Urena has been on a tear, throwing eight straight scoreless first innings, while deGrom started the season allowing one earned run or fewer in five of his first six starts before running into tougher matchups recently. However, he's allowed a first-inning run in only one of his last four starts.
Rangers vs. Angels NRFI (-135) at DraftKings is the best line available among the top sports betting apps.
⚾️ More MLB props today
Our Mike Spector features four bets at +375 odds or greater in his home run predictions today.
π Best NRFI parlay today
Parlaying these two bets at FanDuel pays +240.
💵 Best NRFI parlay today
- Brewers vs. Dodgers NRFI
- Rangers vs. Angels NRFI
Best odds: +240 via FanDuel
π΅ My betting record for MLB picks
All MLB picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 25.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12-36-4 | -4.92 units β | -10.6% β |
| Player props | 7-26-3 | -2.36 units β | -9.8% |
| Game props | 4-4 | -2.38 units β | -15.3% β |
| Moneylines | 1-1-1 | +0.11 units β | 1.7% β |
| Parlays | 0-5 | -0.3 units β | -100% β |
β NRFI betting FAQ
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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 a 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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