Every day the team at BetQL has you covered with our favorite NRFI picks for today's MLB games. Find which games we love and why we think they are the best NRFI bets for today. You will get our picks, expert analysis, and the best line available. Tail us on our No Runs First Inning picks and let's get six out to cash out!
Every day the team at BetQL has you covered with our favorite NRFI picks for today's MLB games. Find which games we love and why we think they are the best NRFI bets for today. You will get our picks, expert analysis, and the best line available. Tail us on our No Runs First Inning picks and let's get six out to cash out!
Yesterday, we went 2-0 on our main full unit plays, but unfortunately, those were pretty much the only two NRFIs on the entire slate yesterday. We cashed Rockies/Pirates and White Sox/Cardinals for 2u, but lost both of our half-unit bets on the Rangers/Royals and Marlins/A's games, while also losing quarter units on Tigers/Yankees, Blue Jays/Nats and Mets/Rays. We picked up a 1/4u on Angels/Guardians, but overall we ended up 1/2u.
This continues to be a great year for YRFIs, as they are hitting more often than NRFIs so far this MLB season. As a result, I am being very careful with my full-unit plays and only betting them when I really like something. This will help secure a profit over time.
Today, I don't have a single NRFI that I think is worth a full unit. However, I have a few plays below that I think are worth a sprinkle on.
These are some NRFI's today that I would bet, but don't think are worth a full unit play:
Tigers vs. Guardians - 1/2u
Brewers vs. Royals - 1/2u
Mets vs. Cardinals - 1/2u
Rangers vs. Athletics - 1/2u
White Sox vs. Rays - 1/2u
Padres vs. Cubs - 1/4u
Angels vs. Pirates - 1/4u
*1/2u = Half Unit
*1/4u = Quarter Unit
In baseball betting, NRFI stands for "No Run First Inning." It's a wager on how many runs will be scored in the first inning, with the focus being on zero runs being scored in the first inning!
Essentially, you're betting for there to be six outs recorded before any runs are scored. NRFI has become a popular betting option because it offers a quick result – you only need to wait for the first inning to be over.
MLB games are a toss-up in the first inning when it comes to scoring. Roughly half the time, no runs are scored by either team in the opening frame. This might seem surprising considering the overall offensive increase in baseball. The reason for this quirk isn't entirely clear, but it happens around 50% of the time.
Winning NRFI bets requires a keen eye on pitching matchups, team situations, and a tiny bit of luck. If you are looking to be more successful at NRFI bets, here are a few ways to improve your odds:
With the 2024 MLB season still young, pinpointing the current best pitchers for No Runs First Inning (NRFI) bets can be tricky. We simply haven't seen enough games from each pitcher to establish a clear trend. However, to help you make informed decisions, we've provided some insights from the 2023 season.
The Miami Marlins dominated No Runs First Inning (NRFI) bets last season for a confluence of reasons:
Strong Pitching Staff: The core statistic behind their success was a dominant pitching staff. Their 97-61 NRFI record translates to a whopping 61% win rate, indicating their pitchers consistently shut down opposing offenses in the first inning.
Low First Inning Runs Scored: The data confirms this - the Marlins allowed an average of only .44 runs in the first inning. This incredibly low number speaks volumes about their own offense's inability to score runs early.
The Marlins averaged a meager .44 runs in the first inning, even worse on the road at .33 runs. This translates to one of the lowest scoring offenses in the league, ranking third-worst with an average of 4.07 runs per game overall.
In essence, the Marlins' weakness became their strength for NRFI bets. Their anemic offense rarely scored early, but their fantastic pitching staff consistently shut down opponents in the first inning, making them the clear leader in NRFI success last season.
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