Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Wednesday, Aug. 19
📡 SBR Edge: Fading Freeland is Free Money
My best NRFI bets today include Dodgers vs. Rockies YRFI (-145) and Angels vs. Astros NRFI (-111). Rockies starter Kyle Freeland has allowed a first-inning run in three of his last five starts, while Angels starter Walbert Urena has thrown nine straight scoreless first innings.
βΎ Best NRFI bets today: Aug. 19
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| βΎ NRFI pick | π΅ Units | π Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dodgers vs. Rockies YRFI (-145 via DraftKings) | 2.18u β 1.5u | Freeland has allowed a first-inning run in 3 of his last 5 starts. |
| Angels vs. Astros NRFI (-111 via FanDuel) | 1.11u β 1u | Urena has thrown 9 straight scoreless first innings. |
Total wagered: 3.29 units | Max profit: 2.5 units
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π° Best NRFI bet today
Dodgers vs. Rockies YRFI (8:40 p.m. ET)
- Roki Sasaki (4.46 ERA) vs. Kyle Freeland (6.27 ERA)
- NRFI records: Dodgers (65-62) vs. Rockies (45-81)
After watching Shohei Ohtani homer three times across the first two games of this series, it's hard to imagine the NRFI hitting with Freeland on the mound today. Freeland has given up a first-inning run in three of his last five starts and has allowed multiple home runs in four of his last nine home starts.
Sasaki, meanwhile, has allowed three earned runs in each of his two starts against the Rockies, both this season. Dodgers vs. Rockies YRFI (-145) at DraftKings is the best line available among the top sports betting sites.
🏔️ Freeland's Rocky Splits vs. Ohtani
Ohtani will likely lead off for the Dodgers, and he's 9-for-16 with three home runs and a double in his career against Freeland.
π₯ More NRFI picks today
Angels vs. Astros NRFI (8:10 p.m. ET)
- Walbert Urena (2.67 ERA) vs. Ethan Pecko (MLB debut)
- NRFI records: Angels (61-65) vs. Astros (54-72)
Ethan Pecko making his MLB debut is the wild card here. However, the Angels have scored a total of just four runs across their last three games, so it's not like they're a lock to score in the first inning, even against a rookie.
What really helps this bet is that Urena hasn't allowed a first-inning run in any of his last nine starts. We cashed on the Angels' NRFI in his last start, and I see no reason why he can't keep his streak going against the Astros, who have scored a total of just three runs across their last two games.
Angels vs. Astros NRFI (-111) at FanDuel is the best line available among the top sports betting apps.
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π Best NRFI parlay today
Parlaying these two bets at DraftKings pays +215.
💵 Best NRFI parlay today
- Dodgers vs. Rockies YRFI
- Angels vs. Astros NRFI
Best odds: +215 via DraftKings
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 | 16-44-4 | -5.92 units β | -10.3% β |
| Player props | 8-33-3 | -4.5 units β | -15.4% β |
| Game props | 6-4 | +0.63 units β | 3.3% β |
| Moneylines | 1-1-1 | +0.11 units β | 1.7% β |
| Totals | 1-0 | +0.5 units β | 100% 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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