⚾ Best NRFI Bets Today: MLB No Run First Inning Picks for Thursday, April 9
📡 SBR Edge: Best NRFI Bets Today for Thursday (April 9)
We've won seven of our last nine, and we're just beginnning to find our groove. Let's stay hot with a ligh six-game schedule on deck for this fine Thursday. We're targeting the Athletics vs. Yankees and Diamondbacks vs. Mets to get us six simple outs. Let's build that bankroll one more time, shall we?
βΎ Best NRFI bets today: April 9
See all of our expertsβ MLB picks based on the latest MLB odds.
| βΎ NRFI pick | π΅ Units | π Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Athletics vs. Yankees NRFI (-125) | 1u β .80u | Yankees over .220 xBA vs. Springs |
| Diamondbacks vs. Mets NRFI (-150) | 1u -> .66u | Ride stellar pitching matchup of E-Rod, McLean |
Total wagered: 2 unit | Max profit: 1.46 units
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π° Best NRFI bets today for Thursday
Athletics vs. Yankees NRFI (-125) - 1:35 p.m. ET
- Jeffrey Springs (2.38 ERA) vs. Ryan Weathers (4.50 ERA)
- NRFI records: Athletics (5-6) vs. Yankees (6-5)
I'm rocking with Springs on this one. The lefty has dominated the Yankees over the course of his career, limiting them to a .220 xBA, but also striking this lineup out at a 40% rate over 40 plate appearances. It helps that Aaron Judge is a career 1-for-7 vs. Springs - that'll play. On the other side, Weathers hasn't faced this lineup, but will be looking for a bounce-back perofmance after getting roughed up by Miami at home. Let's fire this one up with confidence.
🤑 More MLB props
Dive into my home run predictions for Thursday, or if you're looking for game bets, Spector has you covered with his Tigers vs. Twins prediction.
Diamondbacks vs. Mets NRFI (-135) - 7:10 p.m. ET
- Eduardo Rodriguez (0.00 ERA) vs. Nolan McLean (2.61 ERA)
- NRFI records: Diamondbacks (7-5) vs. Mets (7-5)
Rodriguez has pitched fairly well against this Mets lineup over a large sample size (112 plate appearances), limiting them to a .304 xwOBA over his career. He's off to an incredible start to 2026 as well, parlaying a World Baseball Classic championship into 12 scoreless innings to kick off his year. On the other side, McLean is just as hot, recording 12 Ks over 10 innings of work. Dive deeper into the numbers with Sean Tomlinson's Diamondbacks vs. Mets win probability piece. Let's sweep the slate today.
π΅ My betting record for MLB picks
All MLB picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 26.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8-7 | +1.27 units β |
| NRFI picks | 8-7 | +1.27 units β |
π‘ How I'm betting NRFI picks today (April 8)
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? 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.
β 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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