Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Friday, July 24
📡 SBR Edge: Back Webb at Home
My best NRFI bets today feature Angels vs. Giants NRFI (-120) and Astros vs. White Sox YRFI (-118). Logan Webb hasn't allowed a first-inning run in seven of his eight home starts, while Spencer Arrighetti has posted a 7.88 ERA over his last 40 innings.
βΎ Best NRFI bets today: July 24
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| βΎ NRFI pick | π΅ Units | π Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angels vs. Giants NRFI (-120 via DraftKings) | 2.4u β 2u | Webb hasn't allowed a first-inning run in 7 of his 8 home starts. |
| Astros vs. White Sox YRFI (-118 via BetMGM) | 1.77u β 1.5u | Arrighetti has posted a 7.88 ERA across his last 40 IP. |
Total wagered: 4.17 units | Max profit: 3.5 units
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π° Best NRFI bet today
Angels vs. Giants NRFI (10:15 p.m. ET)
- Grayson Rodriguez (8.23 ERA) vs. Logan Webb (3.87 ERA)
- NRFI records: Angels (48-55) vs. Giants (55-47)
Yes, Webb has been shaky lately, but he has been dominant at home in the first inning. He has allowed one or more first-inning runs in just one of his eight home starts this season.
The Giants' 55-47 NRFI record also supports this bet, as they're among the worst first-inning hitting teams in MLB. Grayson Rodriguez is the wild card here with his 8.23 ERA, but San Francisco is rarely a credible threat to score early, even against a pitcher as inconsistent as Rodriguez.
📡 SBR Edge: Giants Hitters Struggle Early
In the first inning, the Giants have the fifth-fewest hits (147), fourth-lowest batting average (.240), and third-lowest BABIP (.270).
π₯ More NRFI picks today
Astros vs. White Sox YRFI (7:40 p.m. ET)
- Spencer Arrighetti (4.34 ERA) vs. Davis Martin (3.31 ERA)
- NRFI records: Astros (61-43) vs. White Sox (54-47)
Arrighetti's downfall needs to be studied. After posting a 0.93 ERA across five starts in May, he has recorded a 7.88 ERA over his past eight starts (40 innings).
While he's been solid in the first inning of recent starts, his tendency to allow six or more earned runs in an outing - which he has done three times over his last five starts - doesn't fill me with confidence to bet the NRFI.
While Davis Martin isn't a pitcher I usually fade, he'll have to face Yordan Alvarez, MLB's home run leader with 34.
💥 More Astros vs. White Sox picks
Our Mike Spector features Yordan Alvarez in his best home run predictions today.
π Best NRFI parlay today
Parlaying these two bets at DraftKings pays +224.
💵 Best NRFI parlay today
- Astros vs. White Sox YRFI
- Angels vs. Giants NRFI
Best odds: +224 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 | 7-12-2 | +3.12 units β | 14.2% β |
| Player props | 5-8-1 | +3.03 units β | 26.5% β |
| Moneylines | 1-1-1 | +0.11 units β | 1.7% β |
| Game props | 1-1 | +0.13 units β | 3.2% β |
| Parlays | 0-2 | -0.15 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 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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