- Get NRFI picks & predictions for today’s games: Friday, Sep. 4
- 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, Sep. 4
| Matchup | NRFI Prediction | NRFI Odds | NRFI Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braves vs Phillies | Yes | +130 | 85.7% |
| Red Sox vs Orioles | Yes | -105 | 53.1% |
| Giants vs Mets | Yes | -105 | 53.1% |
| Cubs vs Marlins | Yes | +105 | 51.2% |
| Tigers vs Guardians | Yes | +105 | 51.0% |
| Rays vs Rangers | Yes | -102 | 52.9% |
| Yankees vs Padres | Yes | +105 | 51.4% |
| Nationals vs Dodgers | Yes | -105 | 51.3% |
| Tigers vs Guardians | No | – | |
| Brewers vs Reds | No | -125 | – |
| Angels vs Pirates | No | -110 | – |
| Twins vs White Sox | No | -118 | – |
| Blue Jays vs Royals | No | -130 | – |
| Diamondbacks vs Astros | No | -118 | – |
| Cardinals vs Rockies | No | -155 | – |
| Athletics vs Mariners | No | +110 | – |
Braves vs Phillies NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 85.7% confidence for the Braves vs Phillies game today for pitchers Chris Sale (13-9), 2.06 ERA and Cristopher Sanchez (16-4), 2.51 ERA.
Red Sox vs Orioles NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 53.1% confidence for the Red Sox vs Orioles game today for pitchers Ranger Suarez (5-4), 3.68 ERA and Shane Baz (5-14), 3.99 ERA.
Giants vs Mets NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 53.1% confidence for the Giants vs Mets game today for pitchers Matthew Wilkinson (0-2), 4.63 ERA and Nolan McLean (10-8), 3.08 ERA.
Cubs vs Marlins NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.2% confidence for the Cubs vs Marlins game today for pitchers Shota Imanaga (8-10), 4.01 ERA and Janson Junk (6-8), 4.12 ERA.
Tigers vs Guardians NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.0% confidence for the Tigers vs Guardians game today for pitchers Andrew Sears (0-1), 7.11 ERA and Foster Griffin (15-4), 3.21 ERA.
Rays vs Rangers NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 52.9% confidence for the Rays vs Rangers game today for pitchers Nick Martinez (13-4), 3.00 ERA and Trevor Williams (0-0), 3.86 ERA.
Yankees vs Padres NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.4% confidence for the Yankees vs Padres game today for pitchers Max Fried (4-4), 2.84 ERA and Walker Buehler (8-6), 4.70 ERA.
Nationals vs Dodgers NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.3% confidence for the Nationals vs Dodgers game today for pitchers Jackson Kent (1-2), 5.50 ERA and Blake Snell (2-1), 2.39 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.
Bet on NRFI & YRFI at BetMGM
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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