The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees clash this afternoon in the Bronx.
That matchup headlines my favorite MLB picks for today in the "no run first inning" and "yes run first inning" markets.
Here are my best free NRFI and YRFI bets for Saturday, May 2.
Best NRFI/YRFI bets today
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Orioles at Yankees: NRFI (-108)
The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees continue their three-game set today. Kyle Bradish takes the hill for the visitors, and he has a perfect 6-0 NRFI record this season. While his 4.80 ERA isn’t great, Bradish rarely gets into trouble in the first inning.
The Yankees are hitting just .220 in the first, and they’ve scored in the first inning just twice in their last six games. As for the O’s, they’re in the midst of a three-game NRFI streak, and Ryan Weathers has allowed no runs in the first in two of his previous four appearances.
- Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: MASN, YES
Blue Jays at Twins: NRFI (-117)
This one is a no-brainer. We’re looking at two teams who rarely produce offense out of the gates. The Toronto Blue Jays have a 23-9 NRFI/YRFI record, while the Minnesota Twins are 25-8 in that category.
Dylan Cease has allowed a run in the first in just two of his six starts this year, while Connor Prielipp is 1-1. The Jays are hitting just .253 in the first innings, and although the Twins are 10th in the big leagues in runs, they’re batting under .200 in the first.
- Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: Twins.TV, SN1
Phillies at Giants: NRFI (-108)
The Philadelphia Phillies send Andrew Painter to the mound tonight against the Miami Marlins. While he’s posted a dismal 5.25 ERA, Painter hasn’t allowed a run in the first inning yet this season. The Fish have also scored in the first just once across their last six appearances, and that was on Friday.
As for the Phils, their offensive struggles are well known, and they’ve only scored in the first in 66% of their games so far. Max Meyer has also shoved early in games, not surrendering a single run in the first inning in five straight starts.
- Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBCSP, Marlins.TV
What is a NRFI bet?
NRFI (No Run First Inning) and YRFI (Yes Run First Inning) bets add a thrilling twist to the start of an MLB game. A NRFI bet is a wager that no runs will be scored in the first inning. You're betting that the starting pitchers for both teams will get through the first inning without allowing any runs, whether by striking out batters, inducing ground balls, or through solid defensive play.
A YRFI bet is the exact opposite. You're betting that at least one run will be scored in the first inning. In this case, you’re hoping for an early offensive burst such as a leadoff walk, a timely hit, or even a home run.
NRFI and YRFI bets add excitement to the early part of a game and offer immediate gratification for bettors looking for a quick resolution.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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