With over a dozen MLB games taking place each day, one of the quickest bets you can make is if a run will be scored in the first inning. There is value to be had and this market has become very popular over time. If you don’t like sweating out your bets for 3 hours, this one will only take about 15 minutes. This was a very profitable market for the Pickswise MLB team in 2022, so let’s carry that momentum into the 2023 season!
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Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres: NRFI (-135)
The Braves have been playing to the YRFI all season long. In fact, outside of the season opener, Atlanta is 5-1 to the YRFI on the year. However, I think that trend will halt for at least one day and it’s primarily due to Spencer Strider getting the start. The second-year pitcher had a phenomenal season in 2022, as he was in the top 4% of all qualified starters in xERA, xWOBA, xSLG, strikeout percentage and expected batting average in 2022. He got off to a similarly strong start to open 2023, striking out 9 Nationals batters while allowing just 3 hits in 6 innings of work. Even against this talented Padres lineup, I don’t see him slowing down.