Best NRFI Bets Today: No Run First Inning MLB Picks for Thursday 4/2/26

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.

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NRFI Betting Picks for Today

Twins vs Royals — NRFI

Why this is a strong play:

1. Strong pitching matchup

• Taj Bradley vs Cole Ragans
• Both capable of missing bats early

2. Top-of-order tendencies

• Royals: contact-first approach
• Twins: slower early-game scoring

3. Early-game pitching edge
Both starters:

• Strong first-inning splits historically

Braves vs Diamondbacks — NRFI

Key Factors:

1. Reynaldo López efficiency

• Strong command early
• Limits hard contact

2. Arizona offensive profile

• Balanced lineup
• Requires multiple hits to score

3. Game script

• Early innings likely conservative

Mets vs Giants — NRFI

Why this works:

1. Quality starting pitchers

• David Peterson vs Robbie Ray

2. Pitcher-friendly environment

• Oracle Park suppresses scoring

3. Early-game approach

• Both teams patient at the plate

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