NRFI Picks Today: Go No Runs In Twins Game

It’s Friday, August 1, and we’ve got two first-inning bets that lean on pitcher splits, team vibes, and recent offensive trends. Let’s dive in.

NRFI Pick Today: Braves vs Reds (+102 at FanDuel)

Braves vs Reds Odds – 12:40 p.m. ET

We’re backing the NRFI at plus money in this early matinee between two underwhelming first-inning offenses. Atlanta ranks near the bottom with a .629 OPS in the opening frame over the past week, while Cincinnati isn’t much better, sitting at a middle-of-the-pack .731 OPS in that same span.

Yes, Bryce Elder has a losing 8-9 NRFI record, but there’s reason to trust him here with neither lineup lighting it up early. More importantly, Brady Singer brings a rock-solid 15-6 NRFI clip into this matchup and should hold down the Braves’ slumping top of the order.

With both pitchers capable and no firepower to fear early, we’re taking the no-run first inning at +102.

NRFI Pick Today: Twins vs Guardians (-125 at DraftKings)

Twins vs Guardians Odds – 7:10 p.m. ET

This one’s more about morale than metrics. The Twins just gutted their roster at the trade deadline, sending their entire bullpen packing and shipping captain Carlos Correa back to Houston. One player even told a reporter he wished he had been traded too. The vibes? At rock bottom.

Enter Joe Ryan, who’s been nails in the first inning with a 17-3 NRFI mark. He should set the tone for Minnesota, while Gavin Williams (15-6 NRFI) brings the heat on the other side for Cleveland. With both lineups reeling or retooling and two sharp starters on the mound, this screams no-run first inning.

NRFI is the call. Lock it in at -125.