Best NRFI Bets Today: No Run First Inning Picks For Wednesday, Aug. 13

Welcome to our best NRFI bets today for Wednesday, Aug. 13.

After going 1-1 yesterday (Paul Skenes allowed his first run in the first frame all season, but we cashed our plus-money play), we're back looking for six simple outs. Let's build our bankroll on hump day, shall we?

We now sit comfortably with a 62-49 record (+3.12u) on the year. Let's dive into my first-inning picks and predictions for today using odds from our best sports betting sites.  

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💰 Best NRFI picks today: Wednesday, Aug. 13

• Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees (-115 at DraftKings)
• Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros (-128 at FanDuel)

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⚾️Twins vs. Yankees - 7:05 p.m. ET

Joe Ryan (2.79 ERA) vs. Cam Schlittler (4.38 ERA)
NRFI record: Twins (56-63) vs. Yankees (54-66)

We all know what Joe Ryan can do, and in this specific matchup, it's a no-brainer to tail him as part of our best NRFI bets today. 

The Twins ace is striking this Yankees lineup out at a near-40% clip, which includes Aaron Judge (2-for-9, 27% strikeout rate) and Cody Bellinger (1-for-5, 40% strikeout rate). That should be good enough to get us three simple outs tonight. He's one of the main reasons our own Gabe Henderson is backing Minnesota to win in our Twins vs. Yankees predictions.

Schlittler is a little bit of a wild card here, but we're willing to take a chance against a Twins team struggling to score right now. Minnesota has plated just six runs across its last four games, giving us enough reason to back this wager at the -115 betting odds we're getting from DraftKings.

Confidence level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best NRFI bets today: -115 at DraftKings

⚾️ Red Sox vs. Astros - 7:10 p.m. ET

Walker Buehler (5.40 ERA) vs. Hunter Brown (2.51 ERA)
NRFI record: Red Sox (55-66) vs. Astros (65-55)

Yes, we're featuring a series as part of our best NRFI bets today in which there were 15 runs scored last night. The main reason? Mr. Hunter Brown.

For as hot as they are, the Red Sox own just a .251 xBA against Brown, who went seven innings of one-run baseball against this lineup just under two weeks ago. Look for another gem from the stud 26-year-old tonight.

Like our above pick, the second pitcher featured is unpredictable in this one, too. Buehler is coming off a quality start against the Padres, scattering four hits across six innings in a shutout. He's allowed a run in the first frame just once in the last month, and we're going to ride the hot hand one more time against the Astros.

I'd price this play closer to -135 betting odds than the -128 we're getting with FanDuel and at the majority of our best sports betting apps. I love the value here. It's feelin' like a sweep for us tonight.

Confidence level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best NRFI bets today: -128 at FanDuel

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