One quick way to get into baseball betting is the No Runs First Inning (NRFI) bet. Here are a couple of our favorite plays for Tuesday.
Tuesday’s Best No Run First Inning Bets
2023 NRFI Season Record (3-2, +0.11 units)
This game features a really good pitching matchup, with Aaron Nola going for the Phillies vs. Jesus Luzardo of the Marlins. Nola had a rough outing on Opening Day against the Rangers but bounced back to have a nice performance against a tough Yankees lineup in his second start. Nola has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the National League over the past few seasons, with his 2022 campaign perhaps being his best one in Philadelphia. His advanced metrics were off the charts last year, ranking 80th percentile or better in xBA, K%, chase rate, hard hit %, BB%, and xERA. I like Nola to continue to return to form and have a clean first inning against a Marlins offense that is tied for last in terms of average runs per game.