⚾ Best NRFI Bets Today: Top No Run First Inning Picks & Expert Predictions (May 27)
📡 SBR Edge: Best NRFI Bets Today for Wednesday (May 27)
We're now 26-17 over the last month after a night we'd like to forget. Tonight, we’re targeting high strikeout numbers between the Mariners vs. Athletics and Rockies vs. Dodgers matchups. Let's get back on track with six simple outs and fire up our best NRFI bets today.
⚾ Best NRFI bets today: May 27
See all of our experts’ MLB picks based on the latest MLB odds. Odds via FanDuel.
| ⚾ NRFI pick | 💵 Units | 📝 Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mariners vs. Athletics NRFI (+100) | 2u → 2u | Gilbert is striking the As out at a 41% rate |
| Rockies vs. Dodgers NRFI (-105) | 1u -> 0.95u | Rockies hit just .174 vs. Ohtani |
Total wagered: 3 units | Max profit: 2.95 units
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💰 Best NRFI bets today for Wednesday
Mariners vs. Athletics NRFI (+100) - 6:45 p.m. ET
- Logan Gilbert (4.04 ERA) vs. Jeffrey Springs (4.11 ERA)
- NRFI records: Mariners (24-32) vs. Athletics (26-29)
Gilbert absolutely owns the Athletics - I've never seen anything quite like it. Aside from the .211 xBA he's limited the lineup to, he's striking them out at a 41% clip across 116 plate appearances. Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker both have 10 or more strikeouts against Gilbert in their career, with Tyler Soderstrom owning a 1-for-8 mark with six Ks against him. I'm pretty confident in Gilbert's abilities tonight. With the Mariners hitting .197 vs. Springs, this is easily our two-unit play for the night.
🤑 More MLB player props for Wednesday
Dive into Sean Tomlinson's home run predictions today for Wednesday if you're looking to cash in on some long balls today.
Rockies vs. Dodgers NRFI (-105) - 10:10 p.m. ET
- Tomoyuki Sugano (3.86 ERA) vs. Shohei Ohtani (0.74 ERA)
- NRFI records: Rockies (22-35) vs. Dodgers (28-27)
Yes, Sugano scares me a bit in this matchup, but he's coming off a pair of his best starts of the season, allowing four earned runs across 11.2 innings. We're going to roll the dice on him, while Ohtani gets the job done for us on the other side. Across 24 plate appearances, the Rockies are whiffing nearly 30% of the time, giving us a great start to the six simple outs we need. Let's sweep the board tonight.
💵 My betting record for MLB picks
All MLB picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 26.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35-31 | +4.03 units |
| NRFI picks | 33-29 | +2.49 units |
💡 How I'm betting NRFI picks today (May 27)
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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