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MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Prop Bet Odds, Picks & Predictions (4/19)

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There is a full slate 15 games on the MLB slate today. No Runs First Inning (NRFI) bets are a great way to quickly get some skin in the game and a fast payout.

Here are my best NRFI bets for Wednesday, April 19.

Wednesday’s Best No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Bets

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals – Madison Bumgarner vs. Jake Woodford

Among the probable starters on today’s slate Madison Bumgarner has the worst xFIP and SIERA and has allowed nearly two HR/9 in 2023.

Last season the Cardinals were the best-hitting team when facing left-handed pitchers. In 2022 they led the league in wRC+ (131), wOBA (.350), and ISO (.202). While they are off to a slower start in 2023, they still rank in the top 5 in all three categories.

On the other side, Cardinals starter Jake Woodford is no Cy Young candidate. He is 0-2 with an ERA over five.

One of these teams will jump out early and cash the YRFI for us.

Bet: Yes Runs First Inning (-150)

San Francisco Giants at Miami Marlins – Alex Cobb vs. Trevor Rogers

There may not be a worse team when it comes to hitting left-handed pitchers than the Giants. As a team, the San Francisco Giants rank 29th in wRC+. 29th in wOBA, 18th in BABIP, and last in ISO against LHP.

Alex Cobb is nothing special, but he can handle his business against below-average teams/lineups. Over his first three starts, he is 0-1 with a 3.14 ERA. The Dodgers and Yankees roughed him up, but against the Royals, he pitched seven innings giving up two runs on seven hits.

Bet: No Runs First Inning (-140)

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago White Sox – Taijuan Walker vs. Mike Clevinger

As mentioned in my HR Prop article, Mike Clevinger is due for some regression as he has been extremely lucky over his first three starts.

Despite having a lower ERA of 2.20, Clevinger has been able to leave men on base 83% of the time, but not only that, his xERA and xFIP are above five and creeping up to six. With an xFIP of 5.82, that’s more of an accurate representation of where Clevinger’s ERA should be.

Today’s matchup with the Phillies will be his first real test of the season. Philadelphia ranks first in BABIP, 11th in ISO, 4th in SLG%, and 8th in wRC+. Bet on scoring early scoring in this one.

Bet: Yes Runs First Inning (-110)

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