5 Best MLB NRFI Bets for Tuesday 3/31/26

The MLB season is an annual marathon that gives us months of daily betting markets to consider.

While traditional player props like home runs and strikeouts remain popular options, one market that's gained steam is betting whether or not no runs will be scored in the first inning -- aka a No Run First Inning (NRFI) bet.

On FanDuel Sportsbook's MLB odds, we can find NRFI odds listed as 1st Inning Over/Under 0.5 Runs odds under the Innings tab for each MLB game.

Where can we find value in this unique prop market today?

Please note: lines are subject to change throughout the day after this article is published.

NRFI Betting Picks for Today

Guardians vs Dodgers — NRFI

Why this is one of the best NRFI bets:

1. Shohei Ohtani pitching

• Elite strikeout arm
• Dominant early-inning splits

2. Dodgers offensive approach

• Patient lineup
• Less aggressive early

Prediction:

Scoreless first inning.

Yankees vs Mariners — NRFI

Key Factors:

1. Ace matchup

• Max Fried vs Logan Gilbert

2. Strikeout-heavy Yankees lineup

• Slower starts early in games

3. Pitcher-friendly park

• Seattle reduces scoring

Prediction:

No runs in the first inning.

Red Sox vs Astros — NRFI

Why this works:

1. Hunter Brown dominance

• Strong strikeout pitcher

2. Brayan Bello upside

• Can deliver clean early innings

3. Balanced lineups

• Require multiple hits to score

Prediction:

Scoreless first inning.

Rockies vs Blue Jays — NRFI

Key Factors:

1. Rockies road struggles

• Lower offensive production

2. Scherzer control

• Limits early baserunners

Prediction:

No runs in the first inning.

Mets vs Cardinals — NRFI

Why this is a strong play:

1. Kodai Senga efficiency

• Strong early-game command

2. Cardinals lineup

• Less explosive early scoring

Prediction:

Both offenses start slowly.

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