NRFI odds have taken the betting world by storm in recent years, with the prop now one of the most popular baseball bets for bettors on the online sportsbook. Only lasting through the first inning, NRFI (no run first inning) bets are fast, and all eyes are on the game's starting pitchers to keep their opponent off the board.
This season, the Miami Marlins have led the pack in NRFI, with 66% of their games going scoreless through the first inning. On the other end of the spectrum, only 39% of the Cincinnati Reds' games have had a scoreless first inning, making the team a favorite to bet on in YRFI odds (yes, run first inning).
So, how are the Marlins leading NRFI?
NRFI Odds: Marlins Starting Pitchers
Through 23 first innings this season, starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo holds a 0.78 ERA and 0.65 WHIP, while allowing just two earned runs, four runs total, and 12 hits. He leads MLB in first-inning ERA, ranks fifth in first-inning batting average against (.150), and seventh in first-inning strikeouts (30), so it's no wonder Miami has been the team to beat in NRFI this season – and it's not particularly close.