- Get NRFI picks & predictions for today’s games: Friday, May 15
- No Run First Inning (NRFI) bets allow you to wager on whether or not a run will be scored in the 1st inning
Looking for the best NRFI bets for Friday‘s MLB slate of games?
The NRFI prediction model used below factors in starting pitcher performances this season, opposing hitter matchups, historical NRFI outcomes for each pitcher and first-inning trends for each team.
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Matchups with a “Yes” under NRFI Prediction are games from today that the model believes will result in a no run first inning. Current betting odds and the confidence level of that NRFI prediction are also provided.
NRFI Bets Today, May 15
| Matchup | NRFI Prediction | NRFI Odds | NRFI Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies vs Pirates | Yes | -105 | 51.0% |
| Blue Jays vs Tigers | Yes | +105 | 51.0% |
| Marlins vs Rays | Yes | -110 | 52.7% |
| Yankees vs Mets | Yes | +110 | 51.1% |
| Red Sox vs Braves | Yes | +105 | 52.8% |
| Cubs vs White Sox | Yes | +100 | 51.0% |
| Rangers vs Astros | Yes | -115 | 51.2% |
| Royals vs Cardinals | Yes | -110 | 51.7% |
| Padres vs Mariners | Yes | +100 | 51.0% |
| Orioles vs Nationals | No | -118 | – |
| Brewers vs Twins | No | -105 | – |
| Reds vs Guardians | No | +105 | – |
| Diamondbacks vs Rockies | No | -160 | – |
| Dodgers vs Angels | No | -110 | – |
| Giants vs Athletics | No | -140 | – |
Phillies vs Pirates NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.0% confidence for the Phillies vs Pirates game today for pitchers Aaron Nola (2-3), 5.19 ERA and Braxton Ashcraft (2-2), 2.76 ERA.
Blue Jays vs Tigers NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.0% confidence for the Blue Jays vs Tigers game today for pitchers Trey Yesavage (1-1), 0.68 ERA and Ty Madden (0-0), 2.46 ERA.
Marlins vs Rays NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 52.7% confidence for the Marlins vs Rays game today for pitchers Janson Junk (2-3), 3.25 ERA and Jesse Scholtens (3-2), 3.34 ERA.
Yankees vs Mets NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.1% confidence for the Yankees vs Mets game today for pitchers Cam Schlittler (5-1), 1.35 ERA and Clay Holmes (4-3), 1.86 ERA.
Red Sox vs Braves NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 52.8% confidence for the Red Sox vs Braves game today for pitchers Connelly Early (3-2), 3.17 ERA and Spencer Strider (1-0), 2.90 ERA.
Cubs vs White Sox NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.0% confidence for the Cubs vs White Sox game today for pitchers Edward Cabrera (3-1), 3.95 ERA and Sean Burke (2-3), 3.69 ERA.
Rangers vs Astros NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.2% confidence for the Rangers vs Astros game today for pitchers Jack Leiter (1-3), 4.89 ERA and Spencer Arrighetti (4-1), 1.91 ERA.
Royals vs Cardinals NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.7% confidence for the Royals vs Cardinals game today for pitchers Michael Wacha (4-2), 2.65 ERA and Dustin May (3-4), 4.97 ERA.
Padres vs Mariners NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.0% confidence for the Padres vs Mariners game today for pitchers Randy Vasquez (4-1), 3.05 ERA and Emerson Hancock (3-1), 3.26 ERA.
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What is a NRFI bet?
NRFI stands for “no run first inning,” meaning a NRFI bet will win if no runs are scored by either team in the first inning of a baseball game.
Alternatively, you can place a YRFI bet for “yes run first inning.” If at least one run is scored by either team, YRFI bets win.
How to bet on a NRFI bet?
It’s important to consider NRFI odds, pitching trends and statistics when placing a NRFI bet. By doing research on starting pitcher first inning performances, as well as opposing team’s offensive lineups, you can better make a decision on your NRFI bet.
NRFI and YRFI odds are available at online sportsbooks for each MLB regular-season and postseason game.
Example of a NRFI / YRFI bet:
Here’s an example of NRFI and YRFI bets for a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets:
- NRFI: -130
- YRFI: +110
If you bet $20 on NRFI at -130, the potential payout is $35.58 (including stake). If you bet $20 on YRFI at +110, the potential payout is $42 (including stake).
Perhaps the Phillies leave two baserunners stranded and don’t score in the top of the first inning. Now they must hold the Mets to zero runs for NRFI bets to cash. But the Mets hit a leadoff home run to take a 1-0 lead, which cashes the YRFI bet and returns a profit of $22.
The remainder of the inning is now irrelevant to NRFI and YRFI bets. All bets were settled the moment the leadoff hitter crossed home plate with the home run.
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If you’re looking for immediate betting excitement during MLB games, NRFI odds are your ticket. Available for every regular-season and postseason game from March through October, NRFI (and YRFI) betting is a quick first-inning bet. Keep an eye on NRFI stats and records throughout the year when placing your bets.
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