⚾ Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Wednesday, April 22
📡 SBR Edge: Best NRFI Bets Today for Wednesday (April 22)
We finished Tuesday 1-1 (again, I know, it's hurting my soul, too) - let's get back to sweeping the board on this fine Wednesday. We're targeting the Blue Jays vs. Angels and Brewers vs. Tigers to get us six simple outs. Let's throw up a few zeroes tonight, shall we? It's time to get hot.
ā¾ Best NRFI bets today: April 22
See all of our expertsā MLB picks based on the latest MLB odds.
| ā¾ NRFI pick | šµ Units | š Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays vs. Angels NRFI (-115) | 1u ā .86u | Blue Jays own a .278 xwOBA vs. Angels |
| Brewers vs. Tigers NRFI (-130) | 1u -> .76u | Brewers own .168 xBA vs. Mize |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 1.62 units
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š° Best NRFI bets today for Wednesday
Blue Jays vs. Angels NRFI (-115) - 3:07 p.m. ET
- Eric Lauer (7.13 ERA) vs. Jose Soriano (0.28 ERA)
- NRFI records: Blue Jays (11-12) vs. Angels (11-14)
Soriano has been quietly the best pitcher in baseball this year, allowing one earned run across 32.2 innings. Outside of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (2-for-2), he owns the Blue Jays as well. With these betting odds, I'll take Soriano to get us three outs. Lauer is the guy we should be worried about here. It's not clear whether or not the Jays will be using an opener today, but if it's the lefty, he's limited the Angels to a .185 AVG across 31 plate appearances. That should help with any lingering doubts you may have. Fire this play up as part of our best NRFI bets today.
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Dive into Sean Tomlinson's home run predictions for Wednesday if you're looking to cash in on some long balls today.
Brewers vs. Tigers NRFI (-130) - 6:40 p.m. ET
- Chad Patrick (0.95 ERA) vs. Casey Mize (2.78 ERA)
- NRFI records: Brewers (11-11) vs. Tigers (15-9)
Here's another case where we have a pair of live arms that should do just enough to get us six simple outs. Patrick, like Soriano, is off to an incredible start to the season, allowing just two earned runs all year. The Tigers have yet to see him as well, giving me some confidence he'll be able to get through the top three unscathed. On the other side is Mize, who's limiting the Brewers to a .168 xBA. If he can get past Brice Turang (2-for-2 vs. Mize), we're in a good spot, as William Contreras and Gary Sanchez are a combined career 0-for-4 against the right-hander.
šµ My betting record for MLB picks
All MLB picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 26.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13-18 | -5.55 units |
| NRFI picks | 13-16 | -3.55 units |
š” How I'm betting NRFI picks today (April 22)
Follow all of our MLB analysis and expert predictions for baseball season.
No matter the day, I look at how a pitcher matches up specifically to the lineup he's taking on. What's their expected batting average against him? What's their strikeout rate? What's each team's NRFI record? More specifically, how do the top three batters fare against a specific pitcher? These are all thoughts that need to run through your mind before placing a high-variance bet like a NRFI, and slide your units accordingly.
ā NRFI betting FAQ
What does NRFI mean in baseball betting?
NRFI stands for "No Run First Inning." It's a popular MLB bet that neither team will score in the first inning of a game, and the bet settles after just six outs (three per half-inning).
What does YRFI mean?
YRFI stands for "Yes Run First Inning" - the opposite of an NRFI. This MLB prop bet cashes if there's at least one run by either team in the first inning.
What should I look for when betting NRFIs?
Each team's starting pitcher is the biggest factor in cashing a NRFI bet, but you should also focus on each team's NRFI records (home vs. away) and each lineup's first-inning tendencies. Recent form can also play a bigger role than full-season numbers.,
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