NRFI Bets: 4 Best MLB NRFI Picks for Monday 3/30/26

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.

Today's best home run picks.

MLB NRFI Picks for Today

Yankees vs Mariners — NRFI

Why this is a top NRFI:

1. Luis Castillo on the mound

• Elite strikeout pitcher
• Strong first-inning splits

2. Yankees volatility

• High strikeout lineup
• Slower early-game scoring

Prediction:

Scoreless first inning.

Rangers vs Orioles — NRFI

Key Factors:

1. Chris Bassitt control

• Limits walks and early damage

2. Jack Leiter volatility

• Can be dominant early before hitters adjust

3. Balanced lineups

• Require multiple hits to score early

Prediction:

Clean first inning.

Rockies vs Blue Jays — NRFI

Key Factors:

1. Rockies road struggles

• Historically weaker outside Coors

2. Toronto approach

• More patient early-game offense

Prediction:

Scoreless first inning.

Mets vs Cardinals — NRFI

Why this is a strong play:

1. Clay Holmes efficiency

• Strong early-inning control

2. Cardinals lineup balance

• Less explosive early scoring

Prediction:

Both offenses start slowly.

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