Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Wednesday, Aug. 26
📡 SBR Edge: Sasaki, Gray Dominate on the Road
My best NRFI bets today include Dodgers vs. Braves NRFI (+116) and Red Sox vs. Marlins NRFI (-130). Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki has thrown seven straight scoreless first innings, while Red Sox starter Sonny Gray hasn't allowed a first-inning run in 11 consecutive starts.
βΎ Best NRFI bets today: Aug. 26
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| βΎ NRFI pick | π΅ Units | π Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dodgers vs. Braves NRFI (+116 via FanDuel) | 1.72u β 2u | Sasaki has thrown 7 straight scoreless first innings. |
| Red Sox vs. Marlins NRFI (-130 via DraftKings) | 1.3u β 1u | Gray hasn't allowed a first-inning run in 11 straight starts. |
Total wagered: 3.02 units | Max profit: 3 units
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π° Best NRFI bet today
Dodgers vs. Braves NRFI (7:15 p.m. ET)
- Roki Sasaki (4.42 ERA) vs. AJ Smith-Shawver (6.23 ERA)
- NRFI records: Dodgers (66-66) vs. Braves (67-65)
There's a lot to like with this NRFI.
Sasaki has a 2.05 ERA in the first inning this season and has thrown seven consecutive scoreless first innings. While AJ Smith-Shawver is the wild card here - he had a 3.86 ERA in nine starts in 2025 - he hasn't allowed a first-inning run in either of his two starts this season.
Since neither of these teams has been profitable either way (on the NRFI or the YRFI), these +116 odds provide solid value. Dodgers vs. Braves NRFI (+116) at FanDuel is the best line available among the top sports betting sites.
💵 First-Inning Roki
Opposing hitters are slashing just .182/.259/.325 against Sasaki in the first inning, with just five earned runs allowed across 22 games.
π₯ More NRFI picks today
Red Sox vs. Marlins NRFI (6:40 p.m. ET)
- Sonny Gray (2.79 ERA) vs. Ryan Gusto (4.37 ERA)
- NRFI records: Red Sox (63-69) vs. Marlins (76-57)
While these -130 odds aren't cheap - this NRFI should still be a bit more expensive.
The Marlins are the second-most profitable NRFI bet in MLB this season, and now they face Sonny Gray, who has been a top-four pitcher in the American League this season (per our live Cy Young odds). Gray hasn't allowed a first-inning run in any of his last 11 starts, and Marlins starter Ryan Gusto hasn't allowed one in either of his last two.
Red Sox vs. Marlins NRFI (-130) at DraftKings is the best line available among the top sports betting apps.
⚾️ More MLB props today
Looking for more? Dive into my home run predictions today or Mike Spector's Dodgers vs. Braves prediction.
π Best NRFI parlay today
Parlaying these two bets at FanDuel pays +267.
💵 Best NRFI parlay today
- Dodgers vs. Braves NRFI
- Red Sox vs. Marlins NRFI
Best odds: +267 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 | 18-58-4 | -12.74 units β | -18% β |
| Player props | 8-45-3 | -10.61 units β | -30% β |
| Game props | 8-6 | -0.08 units β | -0.3% β |
| Moneylines | 1-1-1 | +0.11 units β | 1.7% β |
| Run lines | 0-1 | -2.36 units β | -100% β |
| Totals | 1-0 | +0.5 units β | 100% β |
| Parlays | 0-5 | -0.3 units β | -100% β |
β NRFI betting FAQ
Follow all of our MLB analysis and expert predictions for baseball season.
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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