- Get NRFI picks & predictions for today’s games: Friday, Jul. 26
- 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, Jul. 26
| Matchup | NRFI Prediction | NRFI Odds | NRFI Confidence |
| Reds vs Rays | Yes | +105 | 60.3% |
| Padres vs Orioles | Yes | -120 | 59.1% |
| Yankees vs Red Sox | Yes | -115 | 60.4% |
| Mariners vs White Sox | Yes | +115 | 80.7% |
| Nationals vs Cardinals | Yes | +110 | 69.0% |
| Pirates vs Diamondbacks | Yes | -105 | 63.2% |
| Pirates vs Diamondbacks | Yes | -105 | 63.2% |
| Twins vs Tigers | No | +105 | – |
| Guardians vs Phillies | No | -105 | – |
| Rangers vs Blue Jays | No | +100 | – |
| Braves vs Mets | No | +100 | – |
| Dodgers vs Astros | No | -110 | – |
| Cubs vs Royals | No | -110 | – |
| Marlins vs Brewers | No | +100 | – |
| Athletics vs Angels | No | -120 | – |
| Rockies vs Giants | No | -105 | – |
Reds vs Rays NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 60.3% confidence for the Reds vs Rays game today for pitchers Nick Lodolo (8-3), 3.55 ERA and Shane Baz (0-1), 3.95 ERA.
Padres vs Orioles NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 59.1% confidence for the Padres vs Orioles game today for pitchers Adam Mazur (1-3), 7.85 ERA and Grayson Rodriguez (12-4), 3.85 ERA.
Yankees vs Red Sox NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 60.4% confidence for the Yankees vs Red Sox game today for pitchers Nestor Cortes (4-9), 4.00 ERA and Brayan Bello (10-5), 5.31 ERA.
Mariners vs White Sox NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 80.7% confidence for the Mariners vs White Sox game today for pitchers George Kirby (7-7), 3.04 ERA and Drew Thorpe (3-1), 3.06 ERA.
Nationals vs Cardinals NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 69.0% confidence for the Nationals vs Cardinals game today for pitchers MacKenzie Gore (6-8), 4.18 ERA and Sonny Gray (10-6), 3.54 ERA.
Pirates vs Diamondbacks NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 63.2% confidence for the Pirates vs Diamondbacks game today for pitchers Luis Ortiz (0-0), 26.99 ERA and Zac Gallen (7-5), 3.65 ERA.
Pirates vs Diamondbacks NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 63.2% confidence for the Pirates vs Diamondbacks game today for pitchers Luis Ortiz (5-2), 2.57 ERA and Zac Gallen (7-5), 3.65 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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