Best NRFI Bets Today: No Run First Inning Picks For Sunday, July 20

Springs and Woo highlight our best NRFI bets today. Can we build on our 49-33 record?

Last Updated: July 20, 2025 9:46 AM EDT • 4 minute read

Best NRFI Bets Today - July 20 — Woo of the Seattle Mariners - who's highlighted as part of our best NRFI bets today - pitches during the third inning. Photo by: Dale Zanine via Imagn Images

Welcome to our best NRFI bets today for Sunday, July 20.

Well, it finally happened - our 8-0 run came to a halt last night as we dropped our first game in over four days. Let's get back inside the win column on this fine Sunday.

We're now sitting at 49-33 on the campaign with 8.19 extra units in our pocket. Let's end the week by adding funds to our collective wallet. It's time to get into my first-inning picks and predictions using odds from our best sports betting sites.

All of these plays are one-unit wagers unless specified otherwise.

💰 Best NRFI picks today: Sunday, July 20

Athletics vs. Cleveland Guardians (-128 at FanDuel)
Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners (-160 at DraftKings)

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⚾️ Athletics vs. Guardians - 1:40 p.m. ET

Jeffrey Springs (3.93 ERA) vs. Gavin Williams (3.70 ERA)
NRFI record: Athletics (53-47) vs. Guardians (60-37)

We have two things going for us here - Springs has been a cash cow this season, and the Guardians seemingly can't score in the first inning, becoming one of the best NRFI teams in baseball.

We've got a large sample size, too. Over 40 plate appearances, Springs has held these Guardians to a .188 xBA and .275 xwOBA, which includes Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez going a combined 4-for-18 against him. That should result in three outs.

While Williams hasn't pitched against the Athletics much, he's allowed a run in the first frame just once across his last eight starts. Let's ride him one more time as part of our best NRFI bets today.

Confidence level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best NRFI bets today: -128 at FanDuel

⚾️ Astros vs. Mariners - 4:10 p.m. ET

Hunter Brown (2.43 ERA) vs. Bryan Woo (2.75 ERA)
NRFI record: Astros (57-41) vs. Mariners (48-50)

You know what we have to do when Woo is on the mound. We'll be backing him one more time as part of our best NRFI bets today after he carried a no-hitter against the Yankees into the eighth inning.

His stuff is simply electric - he's allowed just two earned runs across his last 20 1/3 innings, including the All-Star Game. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt against one of the best NRFI teams in the league right now.

On the other side, we're backing the Astros ace, who just so happens to have incredible numbers in this specific matchup. Across 115 plate appearances, the Mariners are striking out at a 30% clip and are hitting just .202 against the right-hander.

Fire this play, part of our best NRFI bets today, I'd price it closer to -190 betting odds. While the -160 line is juicy from DraftKings, we're still grabbing some value here.

Elsewhere, FanDuel has this NRFI priced at -178, while BetMGM sits at -168 betting odds.

Confidence level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best NRFI bets today: -160 at DraftKings

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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 one of our best sportsbooks, head over to the market and your game of choice. Then click on “first inning.” You should see an option to bet on a NRFI or a YRFI.

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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Dustin Saracini

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