- Get NRFI picks & predictions for today’s games: Thursday, Apr. 17
- 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 Thursday‘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, Apr. 17
| Matchup | NRFI Prediction | NRFI Odds | NRFI Confidence |
| Athletics vs White Sox | Yes | -105 | 52.8% |
| Giants vs Phillies | Yes | -102 | 52.0% |
| Guardians vs Orioles | Yes | -110 | 51.9% |
| Cardinals vs Mets | Yes | +100 | 52.2% |
| Diamondbacks vs Marlins | Yes | -110 | 52.0% |
| Nationals vs Pirates | Yes | +100 | 51.0% |
| Mariners vs Reds | Yes | -115 | 52.3% |
| Royals vs Tigers | No | -110 | – |
| Yankees vs Rays | No | -110 | – |
| Angels vs Rangers | No | -130 | – |
Athletics vs White Sox NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 52.8% confidence for the Athletics vs White Sox game today for pitchers JP Sears (1-2), 4.24 ERA and Davis Martin (1-1), 4.24 ERA.
Giants vs Phillies NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 52.0% confidence for the Giants vs Phillies game today for pitchers Jordan Hicks (1-1), 5.88 ERA and Cristopher Sanchez (1-0), 3.06 ERA.
Guardians vs Orioles NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 51.9% confidence for the Guardians vs Orioles game today for pitchers Tanner Bibee (1-1), 4.50 ERA and Tomoyuki Sugano (1-1), 3.86 ERA.
Cardinals vs Mets NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 52.2% confidence for the Cardinals vs Mets game today for pitchers Andre Pallante (2-0), 2.21 ERA and Griffin Canning (1-1), 4.30 ERA.
Diamondbacks vs Marlins NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 52.0% confidence for the Diamondbacks vs Marlins game today for pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez (0-2), 4.96 ERA and Edward Cabrera (0-0), 3.18 ERA.
Nationals 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 Nationals vs Pirates game today for pitchers Trevor Williams (1-1), 7.37 ERA and Andrew Heaney (0-1), 3.00 ERA.
Mariners vs Reds NRFI Bet Today, No Run First Inning:
Yes, the NRFI model predicts a no run first inning with 52.3% confidence for the Mariners vs Reds game today for pitchers Emerson Hancock (0-1), 81.08 ERA and Brady Singer (3-0), 3.18 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.
