Best NRFI Bets Tonight: No Run First Inning Picks for Tuesday, July 1
Let's agree to never talk about that first inning of the Reds vs. Red Sox game again, deal? OK, now that we've got that out of the way, let's dive into our best NRFI bets tonight for Tuesday, July 1. Dustin Saracini is out for Canada Day, which means you're stuck with me for both our NRFI bets and my usual best home run predictions tonight.
Naturally, on Dinger Tuesday, we're looking to bet on runs, so we're faced with quite the predicament here. However, I think I've found two games that should still be scoreless after the first inning. (Editor's note: That's down to one after Brewers vs. Mets was postponed - hope for clear skies in Pittsburgh!)
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Best NRFI picks today: Tuesday, July 1
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (-145 via BetMGM)
Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets (-125 via DraftKings)
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Cardinals vs. Pirates - 6:40 p.m. ET
Andre Pallante (4.43 ERA) vs. Paul Skenes (2.12 ERA)
NRFI record: Cardinals (41-45) vs. Pirates (49-37)
We backed Skenes - plus the Pirates' anemic offense - in his last start against the Brewers and cashed our NRFI bet. So we're going back to the well.
Skenes owns the fourth-lowest ERA among qualified starting pitchers this season, and as you can see by the Pirates' sparkling NRFI record, they aren't exactly starting games with fireworks even when he's not pitching.
Sure, you may be slightly scared off by the fact that Pallante isn't especially good, but we're looking at somewhat of an unstoppable force vs. immovable object here. Except it's a fairly stoppable force (Pallante) vs. an extraordinarily movable object (the Pirates' lineup, which is one of the five worst offenses in baseball).
There's a reason most of our other best sports betting sites have this priced at -160. Take advantage of this number at BetMGM.
Confidence level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best NRFI bets today: -145 via BetMGM
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❓ Best NRFI bets today FAQs
What is a NRFI bet?
A NRFI bet is a wager on a matchup to go scoreless in the first inning. You can either wager “No Runs First Inning” or “Yes Runs First Inning” depending on the type of bet you'd like to make.
How do I place a NRFI bet?
To place a NRFI bet, simply go to your favorite sportsbook, head over to the market and game of your choice. Then click on “first inning.” You should see an option to bet on a NRFI or a YRFI from there.
Can you parlay a NRFI bet?
The simple answer is yes! Just like making any parlay, you can combine two or more NRFIs across the MLB slate for any given day.
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