⚾ Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Wednesday, May 13
📡 SBR Edge: Best NRFI Bets Today for Wednesday (May 13)
We’re still rolling with a 17-8 record over the last 13 days, and the goal is to keep the momentum going this Wednesday. Tonight, we’re locking in on the Rays vs. Blue Jays and Padres vs. Brewers matchups to grab six quick outs, leaning on pitchers with strong strikeout ability and low barrel rates. The formula has been working, and we’re looking to keep stacking scoreless innings and cashing tickets all season long.
⚾ Best NRFI bets today: May 13
See all of our experts’ MLB picks based on the latest MLB odds. Odds via FanDuel.
| ⚾ NRFI pick | 💵 Units | 📝 Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rays vs. Blue Jays NRFI (-150) | 2u → 1.33u | Blue Jays are hitting just .226 vs. Jax |
| Padres vs. Brewers NRFI (-165) | 1u -> 0.60u | King strikes out Brewers at a 35.3% rate |
Total wagered: 3 units | Max profit: 1.93 units
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💰 Best NRFI bets today for Wednesday
Rays vs. Blue Jays NRFI (-150) - 7:07 p.m. ET
- Griffin Jax (5.00 ERA) vs. Dylan Cease (2.58 ERA)
- NRFI records: Rays (22-19) vs. Blue Jays (20-22)
We're rockin' with the hot hand today with Cease, who is a legitimate contender on the Cy Young odds board. The right-hander is coming off a seven-inning, 10-strikeout, no-run performance against the Angels and should be able to handle the Rays' projected top three without much traffic. On the other side, the Jays are hitting just .226 across 57 plate appearances against Jax, with Vladdy owning a pedestrian 2-for-10 lifeline mark against him.
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Dive into Sean Tomlinson's home run predictions for Wednesday if you're looking to cash in on some long balls today.
Padres vs. Brewers NRFI (-165) - 7:40 p.m. ET
- Michael King (2.76 ERA) vs. Jacob Misiorowski (2.46 ERA)
- NRFI records: Padres (30-11) vs. Mets (20-19)
We've got a live arm in Misiorowski, but it's really King that's giving me the confidence to include this play in my best NRFI bets today. Across 51 plate appearances, King's striking the Brewers out at an astronomical 35.3% against a 2% walk rate. On top of that, he's limited Milwaukee to a .199 xBA and .224 xwOBA - the fireballer truly owns this team, and that shouldn't stop tonight. Fire this play up.
💵 My betting record for MLB picks
All MLB picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 26.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26-26 | +3.85 units |
| NRFI picks | 24-24 | +2.40 units |
💡 How I'm betting NRFI picks today (May 13)
Follow all of our MLB analysis and expert predictions for baseball season.
No matter the day, I look at how a pitcher matches up specifically to the lineup he's taking on. What's their expected batting average against him? What's their strikeout rate? What's each team's NRFI record? More specifically, how do the top three batters fare against a specific pitcher? These are all thoughts that need to run through your mind before placing a high-variance bet like a NRFI, and slide your units accordingly.
❓ NRFI betting FAQ
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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